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Dr. Pieter Coppens is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Sources at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on Quranic exegesis (tafsir), Sufi and Salafi methodologies, and the intersection of traditional Islamic scholarship with modernity. He has received prestigious grants, including the NWO Veni Grant (2018), and awards such as the Syrian Studies Association Prize (2021). His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary theological debates, particularly in Salafi and Sufi hermeneutics.
Research interests include the evolution of Quranic interpretation, the role of ambiguity in Sunni tafsir, and the socio-political dimensions of Islamic thought. Recent publications explore Salafi juridical treatises, Sufi mysticism, and modern challenges to traditional exegetical methods. Coppens actively engages in public discourse through podcasts and media, addressing topics like anti-Semitism, spiritual care, and deathbed narratives in Islamic traditions.
He teaches courses on Arabic readings, Islamic philosophy, and interreligious hermeneutics. His projects include leading research on Salafi Quranic interpretation and contributing to imam professionalization programs in the Netherlands. Future work includes studies on Islamic approaches to dying and the historical dynamics of religious emotions.
