Amine Tais

Dr. Amine Tais is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy at California State University, Fresno, within the College of Arts and Humanities. His academic focus centers on Islamic studies, with teaching responsibilities spanning philosophy and religious studies courses.

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Georgetown University (Washington D.C.)
• Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Washington (Seattle, WA)

Dr. Tais specializes in Islamic intellectual history, religious reform movements, and the intersection of secularism and religion. His research also examines scriptural interpretation and religious extremism, contributing to the academic study of Islam through publications in Islamic studies.

His teaching portfolio includes courses such as:

• PHIL 1: Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 2: Exploring Religious Meaning
• PHIL 10: Self, Religion, and Society
• PHIL 131: Comparative Religion
• PHIL 132: Religion and the Margin
• PHIL 139: Islam
• MES 10: Introduction to Modern Middle East

Dr. Tais actively engages in public education about religion, extending his expertise beyond academic settings.