Kathleen Moore

Dr. Kathleen Moore is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). She also serves as Associate Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts and Director of the Legal Humanities Initiative. Her research focuses on the intersection of religion and politics, particularly examining how 'Muslim' identity is constructed in Western nations. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Key areas of expertise include Islamic Studies, Law and Religion, Religious Liberty, and Religious Othering.

Her work explores anti-Muslim racism, the engagement of conservative Christian legal movements with U.S. politics, and the legal frameworks shaping Muslim life in diasporic communities. Recent publications include *Religious Othering: Global Dimensions* (2022) and *The Unfamiliar Abode: Islamic Law in the United States and Britain* (2010). She has contributed to discussions on religious pluralism, sharia in California, and religious liberty during the pandemic.

Dr. Moore teaches courses such as *Muslim Diasporas and the Law* and *Islam in America*. Her research bridges anthropology, sociology, and legal studies, analyzing how law shapes religious identities. She actively participates in public lectures and panels on topics like repatriation, spirituality in healthcare, and racial justice.