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Professor Seán McLoughlin is a full-time faculty member at the University of Leeds, holding the position of Professor of the Anthropology of Islam (Muslim Diasporas) in the School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He has been a core academic at Leeds since 2000 and continues active research, teaching, and leadership in the field of Islam and Muslim diasporas in Britain and Europe.
Education:
- PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Manchester
- MA in Middle Eastern Studies, University of Manchester
- BA in Theology & Religious Studies (First Class), University of Manchester
His research focuses on the anthropology and sociology of Islam, particularly among South Asian heritage Muslim communities in Britain. Key themes include migration, transnationalism, pilgrimage (Hajj), multicultural politics, identity formation, and the role of religion in public life. He has conducted extensive fieldwork with British Pakistani and Kashmiri communities in Northern England, especially in Bradford. His work bridges the social sciences with the arts and humanities, emphasizing narrative, representation, and urban identity.
His recent publications explore the Hajj industry in Britain, the transformation of mosque institutions, the writing of British Asian cities (e.g., 'Bradistan'), and state engagement with Muslim organizations. These works reflect a consistent trend in examining how Muslim identities are constructed, negotiated, and represented across local, national, and transnational contexts. His research is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from anthropology, sociology, religious studies, urban studies, and cultural geography.
Scientific and Professional Recognition:
- Past Co-Convenor and Chair, Muslims in Britain Research Network (2003–2008, 2011–2014)
- Former Secretary, British Association for Islamic Studies (2017–2020)
- Member, British Sociological Association (Sociology of Religion Study Group)
- Member, British Association for the Study of Religions
- REF2021 Unit of Assessment Leader and Impact Case Study Author
He has supervised multiple postgraduate researchers and final-year dissertation students, including placements at Leeds City Museum. He has led externally funded projects from the AHRC, British Academy, and ESRC. His teaching includes modules such as 'Introduction to the Study of Islam', 'Muslims in Britain', and 'Religion, Politics & Society', all of which have received outstanding student feedback and high academic performance. He has also contributed to postgraduate teaching on 'Muslims, Multiculturalism and the State'.
He is affiliated with the Centre for Religion and Public Life and has contributed to public policy discussions, including a feasibility study for a Faith Forum in Yorkshire and the Humber. His work continues to influence academic and public discourse on Islam in contemporary Britain.
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