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Elliott Bazzano is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Le Moyne College, a Jesuit liberal arts institution. He specializes in Qur’anic interpretation, Islamic theology, and religious pedagogy, with a focus on identity dynamics in academic settings. His research bridges historical and contemporary Islamic studies, examining figures like Ibn Taymiyya while addressing modern challenges in teaching religious studies at Catholic institutions. He hosts podcasts for New Books in Islamic Studies and serves on the American Academy of Religion’s Study of Islam Section committee.
His scholarship spans articles in Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Religion Compass, and book chapters in The Bloomsbury Companion to Islamic Studies. He explores pedagogical strategies for engaging students in post-Trump America and integrates media like films (Wadjda) into courses on Islam and the Qur’an. His work emphasizes the interplay between scholarly objectivity and normative agendas in religious studies.
Teaching materials include syllabi on 'Religion, Drugs, and Culture' and introductory Islam courses. His research highlights tensions between traditional Islamic scholarship and modern academic frameworks, while maintaining a commitment to inclusive classroom practices.
