Joseph Lowry

Joseph Lowry is an Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on medieval Islamic legal theory and religious texts.

• Specializes in Islamic Law (fiqh) and its historical development
• Expertise in Middle East/North Africa studies during the 6th-14th centuries
• Active contributor to Arabic literary biography scholarship

His notable publications include critical studies on al-Shafi'i's legal theory and collaborative editorial work on medieval Islamic educational institutions.