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Dr. Younus Y. Mirza is Assistant Professor of Islam at Allegheny College, USA, and Founding Director of the Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning at Shenandoah University. He holds a Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies and has taught at Millsaps and Allegheny College. His co-authored book The Bible and the Qur’an: Biblical Figures in the Islamic Tradition (2018) provides comparative analysis of shared figures in both texts, with a focus on theological and textual differences.
- University: Allegheny College
- Institutional Roles: Founding Director, Barzinji Institute for Global Virtual Learning
Mirza’s research bridges Islamic and Biblical studies, emphasizing interfaith dialogue, Qur’anic hermeneutics, and global education initiatives. His work has been published in leading journals like the Journal of the American Academy of Religion and Journal of Qur’anic Studies. Virtual exchange projects he leads connect students and faculty across America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Arab world.
Mirza’s scholarship and teaching have earned recognition, including a teaching award for his First-Year Seminar course and commendation from Shenandoah University’s Board of Trustees for advancing international academic partnerships. His The Bible and the Qur’an (2018) is widely adopted in classrooms, praised for its accessible yet rigorous approach to comparative religious narratives.
- Scientific Awards & Recognitions:
- Teaching Award for First Year Seminar
- Board of Trustees Recognition, Shenandoah University
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