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Justin Jones is an Associate Professor in the Study of Religion at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Faculty of History and the School of Global and Area Studies. He specializes in modern Islamic religious, social, and legal transformations, particularly in South Asia. Prior to Oxford, he held roles at the University of Cambridge and University of Exeter.
Education & Background:
- Research Fellow at the Centre for South Asian Studies, University of Cambridge
- Lecturer in Global History, University of Exeter
Research Interests: Jones focuses on Shi‘i Islam in South Asia, including clerical revivalism, legal practices, and Islamic feminist thought. His work explores Islamic family law adjudication, Muslim women’s rights activism, and comparative legal frameworks in minority contexts like the UK.
Recent Research Projects: Leading the ‘Religion and the Frontier Challenges’ postdoctoral research program at Pembroke College, Oxford. Current projects include studies on shari‘ah-based legal forums, Islamic feminist discourse, and transnational legal dynamics.
Awards: None explicitly listed in text.
Teaching & Affiliations: Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in contemporary Islam, world religions, and South Asian studies. Coordinates cross-disciplinary programs linking history, law, and religious studies.
