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Nevin Reda serves as Associate Professor of Muslim Studies and Director of the Muslim Studies program (MPS) at Emmanuel College, Victoria University within the University of Toronto. Her academic leadership spans Qur'anic scholarship, Islamic legal theory, and interfaith education, with active teaching in courses such as Surat al-Baqara, Islamic Law, and Bible-Qur'an Dialogue. Her educational foundation includes: BSc, Cairo University (1989) MA, University of Toronto (2003) PhD, University of Toronto (2010) Dr. Reda's research centers on Qur'anic poetics and narrative structure, integrating literary theory, Islamic spiritual care, and Biblical Hebrew studies. She pioneers spiritually integrative approaches to Islamic ethical-legal theory (uṣūl al-fiqh) and develops interreligious pedagogies that bridge theological divides. Her work critically engages gender justice, domestic violence interpretations, and democratic theology through Qur'anic exegesis, emphasizing contextual hermeneutics and feminist perspectives. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2010) reveals dominant trends in Qur'anic narrative analysis, gender-ethics intersections in Islamic law, and postcolonial interfaith dialogue frameworks. Key subfields include spiritually integrative readings of verse 4:34, reform of uṣūl al-fiqh for marriage ethics, and comparative Torah-Qur'an exegesis, demonstrating consistent methodological innovation across disciplines. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. As MPS Director, Dr. Reda mentors graduate students in Muslim Studies while advancing curriculum development for intercultural theological education. Her scholarly output—including two monographs and collaborations with institutions like Women and Memory Forum—reflects sustained research leadership, though specific grant details remain unreported. Current projects focus on Qur'anic structure theory and decolonizing epistemologies in religious studies.

• Qur'anic Studies
• Islamic Ethics and Law (Usul al-Fiqh)
• Interreligious Pedagogy
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Michelle Voss is Professor of Theology and Past Principal at Emmanuel College, Victoria University (University of Toronto), where she directs Master of Divinity Programs. An ordained United Church of Canada minister, she previously served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Wake Forest University School of Divinity (2015-2018) and as Emmanuel College's 13th Principal (2018-2021)—the first woman to hold this position in its 90-year history. Her leadership emphasized race, class, gender, sexuality, and religious pluralism during institutional consolidation and the pandemic's onset. Her educational background includes: BA from Calvin College (1998) MTS from Candler School of Theology, Emory University (2002) PhD from Emory University (2006) As a leading scholar in comparative theology , Voss specializes in Christian-Hindu contexts with research spanning aesthetics , gender , embodiment , disability studies , and multiple religious belonging . Her work employs decolonial frameworks to examine how interreligious dialogue reshapes theological reflection, particularly through emotional and ritual dimensions. She develops theological anthropology informed by nondual Saiva Hindu perspectives, challenging dualistic frameworks in traditional doctrines. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2011-2025) reveals evolving engagement with decolonial approaches and indigenous perspectives , alongside consistent focus on Hindu-Christian relations and interreligious pedagogy. Recent work increasingly addresses pandemic-era challenges, institutional leadership in pluralistic contexts, and land-based spirituality, demonstrating practical application of comparative theology in ecclesial and educational settings. Her scholarly impact is recognized through: American Academy of Religion Award for Excellence in Constructive/Reflective Studies (2015) for Tastes of the Divine Society for Hindu-Christian Studies Best Book Award (2008-2011) for Dualities: A Theology of Difference Voss has secured significant grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Society for Hindu-Christian Studies, and United Church of Canada Foundation. Though specific advisees aren't listed, her curriculum development at Wake Forest and current Master of Divinity leadership demonstrate extensive mentoring in multireligious theological education. She served as Society for Hindu-Christian Studies President (2017-2018) and contributes to editorial projects like The Routledge Handbook of Hindu-Christian Relations . While not affiliated with a named laboratory, her collaborative work—such as editing Comparing Faithfully with diverse scholars—highlights team-based approaches to interreligious scholarship. Current initiatives focus on integrating disability studies and indigenous perspectives into theological frameworks through her ongoing research and teaching at Emmanuel College.

• Comparative Theology
• Christian Theology
• Hindu Theology
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Francis X. Clooney, S.J., is the Parkman Professor of Divinity and Professor of Comparative Theology at Harvard Divinity School. He has served as Director of Harvard’s Center for the Study of World Religions (2010–2017) and currently works on Hindu ritual theology and interfaith studies. Educated with a BA from Fordham University, MDiv from Weston School of Theology, and PhD in South Asian Languages and Civilizations (University of Chicago, 1984), Clooney bridges Hindu and Christian traditions as a Roman Catholic priest, Jesuit for 55+ years, and active parish celebrant. Education: BA, Fordham University MDiv, Weston School of Theology PhD, University of Chicago (1984) His scholarship focuses on comparative theology , Sanskrit and Tamil Hindu theological commentaries, and Jesuit missionary discourse in Asia. He has published 15+ books and articles including studies on Vedanta Desika, Ramanuja, and Hindu-Christian dialogue. His 2023 festschrift and 2024 honorary doctorates mark his global influence. Recent projects include translating Tamil ālvār hymns and exploring interfaith studies futures. Research Trends: 2010–2024: Hindu-Christian theological parallels 2013: Divine absence in religious traditions 2020–2022: Jesuit mission in South India 1990–2013: Mimamsa and Vedanta theological frameworks Scientific Honors: Fellow of the British Academy (2010) Wiley Blackwell festschrift (2023) Honorary doctorates (Scranton 2023, Le Moyne 2024) American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2025) As 2022–2023 President of the Catholic Theological Society of America, he advanced interfaith dialogue. His pandemic-era homilies and 50-year vegetarian advocacy reflect personal commitments to lived theology.

• Comparative Theology
• Hindu Theology
• South Asian Languages and Civilizations
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Ira Cohen is a sessional lecturer at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He specializes in executive learning and leadership development, receiving the Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Executive Learning award in 2022. His work emphasizes practical educational strategies for organizational and leadership growth. He actively participates in university initiatives, including Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) Week and supports the Odette Debate Club, which achieved notable success in North American circuits. His contributions bridge academic rigor with real-world executive education. Awards: Recognized for excellence in executive learning pedagogy. Engagement: Involved in campus events addressing interreligious dialogue and racial discrimination.

• Executive Learning
• Leadership Development
• Business Education
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Christopher Hrynkow is a Professor of Religion and Culture at St. Michael's College. He holds advanced degrees including an EdD from the University of Bath (2023) and a ThD in Christian Ethics from the University of Toronto's St. Michael's College (2016). His research focuses on Religion and Science, Cultural Sustainability, Ecojustice, and Nonviolent Activism. He is currently working on a book about Father Bob Ogle. Hrynkow's recent work includes analyzing papal contributions to peacebuilding, ecotheological frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches to social justice. His academic roles include teaching CPSJ 310 (Peace Theory and Praxis) and RLST 314 (Issues in Catholicism). He serves as Vice President of the Canadian Peace Research Association and Board Member of the Catherine Donnelly Foundation. Hrynkow's publications span peer-reviewed journals like Peace & Change and Heythrop Journal , focusing on intersections of theology, ecology, and peacebuilding. Research trends reflect a commitment to integrating ecological ethics with social justice, emphasizing Pope Francis' teachings and interfaith dialogue. His work critiques militarism, advocates for nuclear disarmament, and explores faith-based approaches to environmental resilience. Grants and collaborations highlight community-engaged scholarship and transformative education models.

• Religion and Science
• Cultural and Social Sustainability
• Religion and Ecology
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Cynthia R. Wallace is a Professor at St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan, where she teaches and researches in religion and literature, postcolonial literature, women writers, and literary ethics. Her scholarly work bridges theology, feminist theory, and contemporary literary criticism. Institution: University of Saskatchewan College: St. Thomas More College Academic Rank: Professor Her research focuses on the intersections of literature and religion, particularly through the lenses of feminism, ethics, and postcolonial theory. She explores how women writers engage with suffering, redemption, attention, and spiritual struggle. Her work centers on authors such as Toni Morrison, Simone Weil, Adrienne Rich, and Mary Gordon, analyzing their contributions to ethical reading and literary representation. Wallace's publications reveal a sustained engagement with literary ethics and the moral responsibilities of reading. Her work spans African American, Indigenous, Catholic, and Anglophone literatures, emphasizing how narrative forms confront trauma, colonialism, and spiritual longing. She investigates how literature fosters empathy, ethical attention, and communal resilience. STM Teaching Excellence Award (2023) USSU Teaching Excellence Award (2020) Lionel Basney Award (2012) President's Medallion for Scholarship, Leadership, and Service (2011) Wallace has received recognition for both her teaching and scholarship, demonstrating excellence in pedagogy and academic contribution. While specific grant details are not listed, her sustained publication record and book projects suggest active research support. She has authored two major monographs and numerous peer-reviewed articles, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary conversations in literature and religious studies. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her intellectual community includes scholars in religion, literature, and feminist theory, with collaborative engagements evident in edited volumes and thematic journal issues. Her work continues to influence ethical and theological dimensions of literary scholarship.

• Religion and Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Women Writers and Feminist Theory
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Thomas E. Reynolds serves as Associate Professor of Theology and Graduate Degree Director at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto. He earned his BA from Taylor University (1985) and MTS/PhD from Vanderbilt University (2001). His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Arts, Taylor University, Upland, IN (1985) Master of Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (2001) Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (2001) Reynolds pursues an interdisciplinary theology focused on Christian engagements with global difference. His primary research areas include interreligious dialogue—particularly Muslim-Christian relations post-9/11—and disability studies, where he examines vulnerability, hospitality, and critiques of 'normalcy.' He also contributes significantly to constructive theology (doctrine of God, theological anthropology), theological method, intercultural theology, and Schleiermacher scholarship. His publications reveal consistent thematic threads: two monographs—'Vulnerable Communion' (2008) on disability theology and 'The Broken Whole' (2006) on global solidarity—anchor a prolific output spanning migration theology, interfaith hermeneutics, and jazz spirituality. Articles from 2009-2019 demonstrate evolving focus on Canadian migration contexts, indigenous spiritualities, and post-secular religious pluralism, always connecting theological concepts to social justice issues like disability inclusion and refugee hospitality. Reynolds teaches core courses including Mission and Religious Pluralism, Theology/Violence/Peace, and Theological Method. Beyond academia, he is an active jazz pianist—performing professionally since his Nashville graduate years—and enjoys family time, biking, and nature immersion.

• Theology
• Interreligious Dialogue
• Disability Studies
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Margaret Pappano is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and an MA from Sussex University. Her research focuses on medieval literature in England and France, including drama, religious texts, women’s writing, and travel literature, with expertise in English, French, and Latin texts of the late Middle Ages. She explores paraliturgical performance, medieval drama traditions, and romance, alongside interests in animal studies and contemporary Muslim literatures. Her teaching includes courses on medieval literatures and cultures, premodern gender and sexuality, and drama and devotional culture. She co-authored *The Civic Cycles: Artisan Drama and Identity in Premodern England* (winner of the David Bevington Award) and co-edited volumes on premodern artisan culture and Muslim mothering. Cross-appointed to Cultural Studies in the School of Graduate Studies, she also examines interreligious relations in Mediterranean contexts and the intersection of medieval and modern global literatures. Her current projects address medieval travel literature and ethnography, integrating Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. She advocates for animal welfare through the lens of medieval studies and explores expanding contemporary Muslim literatures in English.

• Medieval Literature
• Drama Studies
• Religious Texts
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Dr. Sonja Luehrmann (1975–2019) was an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. She held a PhD from the University of Michigan’s Anthropology and History Program (2009). Her research focused on human transformability in socio-political contexts, particularly in the Soviet Union and post-Soviet regions, examining how institutions shape ideological and religious identities. She specialized in atheism studies, Orthodox Christianity, and the politics of reproduction. Her major works include Secularism Soviet Style (2011) and Religion in Secular Archives (2015), which won the Waldo Gifford Leland Award (2016). She explored anti-abortion activism in the Russian Orthodox Church and collaborated internationally on sensory spirituality in Orthodox prayer. Her research methods combined archival work with ethnographic fieldwork in Russia’s Volga region. Dr. Luehrmann’s awards included a Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship (2009–11) and grants from the SSRC and IREX. She investigated topics such as Soviet pedagogy, interethnic witchcraft perceptions, and gendered moral agency in post-Soviet contexts. Her legacy continues through her scholarship on Soviet-era atheism’s impact on contemporary religious memory and identity.

• Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies
• Atheism and Secularism
• Orthodox Christianity
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