معرفی
Irfan A. Omar is a full-time Professor in the Department of Theology at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He specializes in Islamic theology, interfaith dialogue, and peace studies, with a focus on Sufism and South Asian religious traditions. As an affiliated faculty member at the Center for South Asia at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, he bridges interdisciplinary academic networks.
- Education: Ph.D. from Temple University
Research Interests include:
- Sufism
- South Asian studies
- Peacebuilding and nonviolence
- Christian-Muslim relations
- Qur'anic interpretation
Publications highlight trends in interfaith scholarship, Islamic prophetic traditions, and comparative theological analysis. His authored and edited works explore the intersections of religion, violence, peace, and cross-cultural understanding, with particular attention to Milwaukee's interfaith history and global Islamic contexts.
Professional Roles: He serves on editorial/advisory boards of the Journal of Ecumenical Studies, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Religion, and İslāmī Araştirmalar / Journal of Islamic Research.
