Paul E. Walker

Paul E. Walker is a Lecturer and Deputy Academic Director at the University of Chicago's Center for Middle Eastern Studies. His scholarship focuses on Fatimid history and Ismaili texts, with expertise in medieval Islamic religious writings and historical analysis.

Research examines Fatimid sermons, theological treatises, and historical sources to understand religious authority and political thought in medieval Islamic empires. Publications include critical editions and analyses of primary texts from the Fatimid period.

Teaching includes courses on Islamic philosophy and Fatimid history within the Near Eastern Studies curriculum. Work contributes to understanding the intellectual and religious landscape of medieval Islam.