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Dr. Sami Helewa, SJ, is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and President of Campion College at the University of Regina. Born in Lebanon, he immigrated to Canada in 1981. He joined the Society of Jesus in 1998 and currently holds leadership and academic roles at Campion College, though he is presently on leave.
Education:
- BSc, University of Toronto (1986)
- MDiv, Regis College, University of Toronto
- STL and ThM, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Cambridge, MA (2006)
- MA in Religious Studies, University of Toronto (2008)
- PhD in Islamic Studies, University of Edinburgh (2012)
Research Focus:
Dr. Helewa's scholarship examines political hermeneutics in religious texts, narrative Quranic exegesis, and the integration of Judeo-Christian sources within Islamic writings. His work centers on leadership archetypes in prophetic narratives and cross-traditional theological dialogue.
Publications:
His scholarly output includes a monograph analyzing leadership models in Quranic narratives of biblical prophets (2018) and critical reviews in Quranic studies. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on interdisciplinary religious scholarship bridging Islamic, Christian, and Judaic traditions.
Administrative Roles:
- President, Campion College (Current)
- Director of Catholic Studies, Campion College (Until 2019)
- Assistant Chaplain, Campion College (2002-2004)
Affiliations:
- Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order)
- University of Regina academic community
