Elizabeth Alexandrin

Elizabeth (Lisa) Alexandrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba. Her academic work bridges Islamic Studies, Sufism, and gender theory, with a focus on visual and textual representations of mysticism.

• Education:
  • PhD in Islamic Studies, McGill University (2006)
  • MA in Anthropology, University of Toronto (1993)
  • BA in Anthropology, Boston University (1993)
• Research Interests:
  • Islamic intellectual history
  • Sufism
  • Ismaili thought
  • Body histories
  • Visual piety
• Key Themes in Publications:
  • Apocalyptic narratives in Fāṭimid Ismāʿīlī thought
  • Qurʾanic calligraphy as spiritual practice
  • Symbolism of walāyah (sainthood) in Sufi texts
  • Intersection of dreams and mystical exegesis
• Awards:
  • SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018-2022)
  • Explore SSHRC/University of Manitoba grant (2021-2022)
  • SSHRC standard research grant (2011-2012)