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Jonathan Berkey is the James B. Duke Professor of History at Davidson College, specializing in Middle Eastern history and Islamic studies. He teaches courses on medieval and modern Islamic civilization, Egypt, and comparative religious conflicts like jihad and crusades.
- Ph.D. and M.A., Princeton University
- B.A., Williams College
His research explores Islamic religious culture in medieval Egypt and Syria, analyzing how knowledge was transmitted and how preaching shaped religious authority. He also addresses modern themes like nationalism and colonialism in the Arab world.
His publications focus on the evolution of Islamic education, societal influences on religion, and the interplay of faith and politics in the Near East. Notable works include studies on Cairo’s intellectual networks and the Crusades.
- The Formation of Islam (2003) - MESA Book Prize
Berkey is currently revising The Formation of Islam and writing Shattered Mosaic: The Middle East Since the Rise of Islam, expanding on his narrative of regional history.
