Hazim Fazlić

Hazim Fazlić is a Lecturer in the Department of Religion at Lake Forest College, where he has served since 2014. He holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Birmingham (UK), an MA in Islamic Sciences (also from Birmingham), and a BA in Islamic Studies from the University of Sarajevo. His work focuses on Islamic intellectual history in the Balkans, interfaith reconciliation, and religious adaptation under secular regimes.

Education:

• PhD in Islamic Studies, University of Birmingham (UK)
• MA in Islamic Sciences, University of Birmingham (UK)
• BA in Islamic Studies, University of Sarajevo

Research Interests:
Dr. Fazlić specializes in 20th century Bosnian Muslim thought, post-conflict reconciliation, and the survival of Islam in communist Yugoslavia. He has published extensively on fatwa analysis, interfaith diplomacy, and religious adaptation strategies in multiethnic societies.

Publications Trends:
His articles analyze religious texts (e.g., fatwas), historical case studies of Balkan communities, and theological responses to political challenges. Recent work emphasizes post-war communal trust-building and the role of faith communities in reconciliation.

Professional Roles:

• Adjunct Professor at Lake Forest College (2014–present)
• Former Imam at Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago (2013–2015)
• Postgraduate Teaching Assistant at University of Birmingham (2010–2012)