John Walbridge

John Walbridge is a Professor at Indiana University Bloomington's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, affiliated with the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. His research focuses on Islamic philosophy, Middle Eastern history, and religious studies. He teaches courses such as Islamic Philosophy, Military History of the Middle East, and Koranic Studies. His work bridges historical analysis with philosophical inquiry, particularly in the areas of Sufism, Babi-Bahá'í movements, and the interplay between Islamic theology and science.

Walbridge has published extensively on medieval Islamic thought, including major works like God and Logic in Islam (2011) and The Wisdom of the Mystic East (2001). His scholarship often examines the transmission of Greek philosophy into Islamic contexts and its transformation through mysticism and science. He has also contributed translations of Kahlil Gibran's works, expanding access to Arabic literary heritage.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His advising record remains unspecified in the provided text. He is based at the Global and International Studies Building, Room 3042, and can be reached at jwalbrid@iu.edu.