Aysha Hidayatullah

Aysha Hidayatullah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Francisco's College of Arts & Sciences. She teaches undergraduate courses focusing on gender, sexuality, race, ethics, and religious studies within Islamic traditions.

• PhD, Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2009
• MA, Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2005
• BA, Women's Studies and English, Emory University, 2001

Her research explores feminist exegesis of the Qur'an, constructions of gender and sexuality in Islamic traditions, and the body in Islamic ritual practices. She also examines literary representations of Muslims, particularly through feminist theological frameworks and methodologies in Islamic studies.

Key themes in her publications include interfaith collaboration, Qur'anic hermeneutics, and gendered narratives in Islamic history. Her work addresses intersections of religion, gender, and race in both historical and contemporary contexts.

• 2023, Collective Achievement Award, University of San Francisco
• 2019, James Catiggay Changemaker Award, University of San Francisco
• 2017, Distinguished Teaching Award, University of San Francisco & Faculty Association
• 2016-2017, Dean's Scholar Award, College of Arts and Sciences
• 2015, Ignatian Service Award, University of San Francisco