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Kenneth Garden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on medieval Islamic thought, Sufism, and contemporary Muslim religious discourse, particularly in Egypt. He has held administrative roles such as Director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program and Chair of the Department of Religion.
- PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (University of Chicago, 2005)
- BA in Comparative Literature (University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1991)
Research interests include the development of Sufism in North Africa and Muslim Spain (12th-13th centuries), al-Ghazali’s influence, and comparative religious traditions. His 2014 book, The First Islamic Reviver, examines Abu Hamid al-Ghazali’s Revival of the Religious Sciences. Articles span topics like theological critiques, Qur'anic exegesis, and medieval travel literature.
Professional engagements include presentations on Muslim communities in Europe/North America, Sufism’s modern challenges, and refereeing for journals like Intellectual History of the Islamicate World. He has taught courses on Islam, Sufism, and religious roots of the modern world.
