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Paul Powers is a Professor of Religious Studies at Lewis & Clark College, located in Portland, Oregon. He is affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and teaches courses such as 'Religion and Violence,' 'Islamic Movements,' and 'Religious Fundamentalism.' His research focuses on pre-modern Islamic law, the relationship between religion and violence, and the theoretical frameworks shaping religious studies.
Education:
- PhD 2001, University of Chicago Divinity School (History of Religions/Islamic Studies)
- MA 1992, University of Chicago Divinity School
- BA 1990, Carleton College
Research Interests: Prof. Powers’ work explores Islamic legal traditions, medieval Sunni jurisprudence, and the complex interactions between religion and violence. His books include Intent in Islamic Law (2006) and Religion and Violence (2021), which critique simplistic causal links between religion and violence. Ongoing projects address foundational concepts in Islamic legal discourses.
Teaching: Courses emphasize theoretical debates about religion’s role in modernity, gender dynamics, and political movements. Recent offerings include analyses of Islamic social movements, apocalypticism, and secularization theories.
Labs/Teams: No formal lab mentioned, but extensive fieldwork in the Muslim world, including Yemen, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and India, informs his scholarship.
