Maurits S. Berger

Prof. Maurits S. Berger holds the Sultan of Oman Chair for Oriental Studies at Leiden University's Humanities Institute for Area Studies. He is a prominent scholar of Islamic law, political Islam, and the intersection of Islam with European societies. His research focuses on Sharia governance in Western contexts and the future of Muslim integration in Europe. Berger concurrently serves as a senior research associate at The Hague's Clingendael Institute.

• Teaching: BA courses on Islam in Europe, Middle East Politics, and MA modules on Sharia in the West
• Advisory Roles: Consultations with EU Parliament, Dutch Ministries, and legal institutions
• Media Engagement: Regular contributions to newspapers and expert commentary on Islamic affairs

Research emphasizes双向 dialectics between Muslim communities and European host societies. Key projects include:

• The Future of Islam in Europe exploring identity formation and societal integration
• Studies on Dutch Sharia courts and Islamic banking compliance

Active in policy dialogues about religious freedom, migration, and counter-radicalization strategies. Supervises multiple PhD candidates researching contemporary Islamic issues.