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John Calvert, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of History at Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Middle East history, particularly the Muslim Brotherhood, jihadi groups, and British discourses on Pan-Islamism (1880-1914). He has authored significant works including Sayyid Qutb and the Origins of Radical Islamism and Islamism: A Sourcebook and Reference Guide.
- PhD in History from McGill University (1994)
- Diploma in Arabic Studies from American University in Cairo (1988)
- MA in History from McGill University (1984)
His research explores the intersection of Islamic heritage, political ideology, and cultural confrontation. Key publications analyze political mythology in radical Islamist movements, the Muslim Brotherhood's reception of Sayyid Qutb, and regional conflicts influenced by Pan-Islamic militancy in Indonesia and Bosnia. His scholarship has received recognition from The Atlantic Monthly, Foreign Policy, and The Guardian.
Scientific awards include the Casper Professorship (2007-2013), Dean’s Award for Scholarship (2011), and Mentorship Award from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (2008). Courses taught include 'Islam and the World,' 'History of Modern Egypt,' and 'Palestine and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.'
