جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Legal History
• Global Legal History
• Colonial Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Duve is a Director at the Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory and holds the Professorship for Comparative Legal History at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. His research focuses on global legal history, particularly the interplay between secular and religious knowledge in the Iberian empires of the early modern period, and the method of legal history and comparative law. Director, Max Planck Institute for Legal History and Legal Theory Professor of Comparative Legal History, Goethe University Frankfurt Co-editor of 'The School of Salamanca Working Paper Series' Duve’s research explores normative knowledge production, colonial law, and the glocalization of legal norms. He has led projects such as 'Glocalizing Normativities' and 'Mapping Conflicts in Iberian Worlds', emphasizing cross-cultural legal exchange and historical normativity regimes. His recent publications (2018–2025) address global legal history, transnational legal practices, and the role of canon law in colonial settings. Key themes include legal pluralism, indigenous rights, and the translation of legal norms across cultures, with methodological innovations in comparative and transnational legal studies. Duve collaborates extensively with international scholars and institutions, including the Max Planck Partner Group and the Oxford Handbook of Legal History. His work bridges European and Latin American legal traditions, offering critical insights into legal globalization and postcolonial legal analysis.

Asef Bayatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Sociology
• Collective Behavior and Social Movements
• Sociology of Religion
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Asef Bayat is Professor of Sociology and the Catherine and Bruce Bastian Professor of Global and Transnational Studies at the Department of Sociology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He has held previous academic positions at the American University in Cairo, Leiden University (where he held the Chair of Society and Culture of the Modern Middle East), and visiting appointments at UC Berkeley, Columbia University, Oxford, and Brown University. His research interests include: Political Sociology Collective Behavior and Social Movements Sociology of Religion Urban Life and Politics Islam and Modernity Contemporary Middle East Bayat's research focuses on the role of ordinary people and subaltern classes in social and political transformations, particularly in the context of the Arab Spring and Middle Eastern urban movements. His work bridges comparative and historical sociology with global and transnational perspectives, emphasizing everyday forms of resistance and the reconfiguration of political Islam. He has extensively explored the sociological dimensions of revolution, modernity, migration, and loss of home. His recent publications, including articles in International Journal of Urban and Regional Research and Journal of Democracy , reflect a sustained engagement with urban politics, revolutionary dynamics, and youth activism in the Global South. The recurring themes across his work include the agency of marginalized populations, the transformation of public space, and the evolving nature of political engagement in non-Western contexts. Bayat has received numerous honors and fellowships: Guggenheim Fellow Ford Foundation Fellow MacArthur Fellow Open Society Fellow Wissenschaftskolleg Fellow, Berlin He has been actively involved in academic leadership, having served as director of the International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World (ISIM) and elected to the Board of the UN Research Institute for Social Development. He has taught key courses such as Global Social Movements, Global Religion and Politics, and Middle Eastern Societies. Though specific students are not listed, his role as a full professor and author of major works indicates extensive mentorship and academic advising. He is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers, including the Center for African Studies, Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, European Union Center, and Center for Global Studies.

Andreas Stoehrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Orchestral Conducting
• Opera Performance
• Historical Music Performance Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreas Stoehr is a renowned Austrian conductor and professor at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna, leading the conducting department and symphony orchestra since 2013. His career spans prestigious engagements including the Paris Opéra Comique, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, and St. Gallen Theatre, focusing on operatic repertoire from Monteverdi to modernism. He is celebrated for reviving neglected works like Meyerbeer’s Emma di Resburgo and Gluck’s Ezio , emphasizing historical performance practices. His research explores stylistic transitions in music history, blending baroque precision with modern innovation. Education: Trained at Vienna's former Conservatory (now University of Music and Performing Arts), studying piano under Alfred Kremela, conducting with Gennadij Rozhdestvenskij, and musicology at the University of Vienna. Key mentors included David Lutz (accompaniment) and Reinhard Schwarz (conducting). Research Interests: Explores interdisciplinary connections between diverse musical eras, such as Bach’s influence on Schoenberg, and advocates for vocal-orchestral balance in historical repertoires. Projects include CD recordings of Amanda Maier-Röntgen and Andrea Tarrodi’s works, nominated for Swedish Grammis. Awards: Grammy nomination (2016) for Amanda Maier-Röntgen’s Violin Concerto recording. Recognized for innovative stagings of operas like Berg’s Wozzeck and Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande . Teaching & Leadership: As professor and symphony orchestra director, Stoehr mentors young conductors. Notable collaborations include the Langenlois Castle Festival (2012–2019) and interdisciplinary projects like Heart and Mouth, and Deed and Life blending Bach with sociological texts. His teaching emphasizes 21st-century conductorship as collaborative architecture, prioritizing emotional engagement over technical authoritarianism. Labs/Ensembles: Leads the MUK Symphony Orchestra, collaborating with ensembles like the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra and Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège. His work bridges academic research with performance practice through projects like the Styriarte Festival’s Schubert revival.

John H. Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Christianity
• Heresy Studies
• Inquisition History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John H. Arnold is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Cambridge and Fellow of King's College. Educated at the University of York (BA History, D.Phil Medieval Studies), his academic career includes positions at University of East Anglia and Birkbeck, University of London before joining Cambridge in 2016. He holds editorial roles at Cultural and Social History, Past & Present, and directs publication series at both York Medieval Press and Cambridge University Press. Arnold's research centers on medieval religious culture, particularly lay belief, heresy, inquisition, and the history of gender. His monograph 'The Making of Lay Religion in Southern France' (2024) exemplifies this focus. Current projects investigate the social history of confession and the repression of usury. Analysis of Arnold's 15 most recent publications reveals consistent engagement with medieval religious dissent and belief systems. Key themes include: reinterpretations of heresy trials (2019), sensory dimensions of faith (2018), historiographic debates about Catharism (2016), and methodological examinations of archival sources (2022). His work frequently employs theoretical frameworks from sociology and philosophy to reinterpret medieval religious conflict. Arnold maintains active research networks through editorial leadership and supervision. His Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought series promotes innovative scholarship in medieval history.

Alexander Keyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Arabic literature
• Arabic philosophy of language
• Persian literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexander Key is an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature at Stanford University, specializing in Classical Arabic literature and the intellectual history of Arabic and Persian-speaking worlds from the 7th century onwards. His scholarship focuses on the philosophy of language, literary theory, and cross-cultural translation. Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic Studies from Harvard University (2012) Current research: Arabo-Persian linguistic intersections, poetics in translation, and pre-modern theories of syntax and affect His articles span diverse eras and topics, including: Medieval Arabic language philosophy (5th–11th century) Modern Arabic political poetry analysis (20th–21st century) Comparative methodologies bridging Islamic and Western traditions A key editorial role includes: Board Member of Stanford University Press Advisory roles at Habib University and Stanford’s Markaz Resource Center His work bridges academic publication with public discourse through: Contributions to Arcade Colloquy Interviews on poetics, religion, and contemporary politics Podcasts and literary salon discussions

Andrea Lanzaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early French Socialism (1800-1850)
• Political Thought
• Social Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Lanza serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Italian Studies within the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto. Originally from Italy, he completed his academic training in France at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), earning both his Diplôme d'Études Avancées and Doctorat degrees, following his Laurea from Università degli Studi di Milano La Statale. His scholarly profile demonstrates extensive transnational engagement with French political thought while maintaining institutional affiliation with Italian Studies. Doctorat, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris) Diplôme d'Études Avancées, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris) Laurea, Università degli Studi di Milano La Statale Lanza's research focuses on the historical intersections between political thought and social science, with particular emphasis on Early French Socialism (1800-1850), the making of French working classes, and Contemporary French Political Thought. His scholarly trajectory follows two interrelated axes: the emergence of socialist discourse in 19th century France and historic-philosophical debates on democratic society, especially regarding French thinkers like Lefort, Gauchet, Rosanvallon, Foucault, and Rancière. His work demonstrates remarkable interdisciplinary range, connecting political philosophy with historical anthropology, sociology, and religious studies. His recent publications reveal a growing engagement with contemporary issues including decolonization debates, cancel culture, and the epistemological challenges facing social sciences today. Lanza has also held significant administrative roles, serving as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Italian Studies during 2022-2023. Administrative Service: Associate Chair - Undergraduate, Department of Italian Studies (2022-2023) Lanza's scholarly network extends across North America and Europe, with collaborations spanning multiple disciplines. His recent editorial work on Claude Lefort's political philosophy and Marcel Gauchet's theories of democratic society demonstrates his position at the forefront of contemporary political thought scholarship.

Antoine Liltiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Enlightenment
• Modern History
• Cultural History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Antoine Lilti, born in 1972, holds the History of the Enlightenment, 18th to 21st century chair at the Collège de France. A graduate of the École normale supérieure and agrégé d'histoire, he defends his dissertation on 18th-century Parisian salons in 2003. His research spans social, cultural, and intellectual history, focusing on Enlightenment legacies, celebrity culture, and modernity's ambivalences. Current chair at Collège de France (2022–today) Directed the journal Annales Histoire, sciences sociales (2006–2011) Editor of the "L'épreuve de l'histoire" collection at Fayard (2013–today) Research Interests: 18th-century sociability practices Invention of celebrity (1750–1850) Long-term Enlightenment legacies post-French Revolution Polysemy of the Enlightenment in secularization and universalism debates His public lectures (2022–2026) explore topics like Charlatans! Scholars and philosophers in the public arena , Science and Enlightenment , and Haiti's independence debt , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to intellectual history.

Amir-Moazamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Secularism
• Political Theory
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Schirin Amir-Moazami is a Professor at the Institute of Islamic Studies, Freie Universität Berlin, within the Department of History and Cultural Studies. She leads the research and teaching profile Islam in Europe and serves as a Principal Investigator at the Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies since 2009. Education: PhD in Political Science/Sociology (European University Institute, 2004) Affiliations: Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin University Alliance (RePLITO), SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence Her research focuses on political theory , critical secular studies , and Islamic practices in European public spheres . She examines how liberal-secular regimes produce knowledge about Islam, intersecting with gendered, racialized hierarchies and institutional inclusion logics. Recent work analyzes funding structures, research agendas, and epistemic frameworks shaping discourses on Islam in Europe. Key themes include racialization of minorities , secular governance of religion , and postcolonial critiques of liberal frameworks . She contributes to editorial platforms like the Trafo Blog-Essay Series and collaborates on projects addressing antimuslimischer Rassismus and liberal epistemic traps .

Sarah Curtisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th-century France
• French empire
• Gender
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sarah Curtis is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of History at San Francisco State University. She specializes in 19th-century France, focusing on social, cultural, religious, and gender history, including the French empire. Her work explores the roles of religious orders and women in education and mission work, emphasizing their agency within societal structures. She currently researches the 'culture of childhood' in 19th-century France. Her research has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend (2018) and the Frances Richardson Keller-Sierra Prize (2011). She has published extensively, including Civilizing Habits (2010) and Educating the Faithful (2000), which highlight the transformative role of religious institutions in education and colonial contexts. Awards: National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend (2018) Frances Richardson Keller-Sierra Prize (2011) Fulbright Research Fellowship (2001-02) As Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Curtis oversees the History M.A. program. Her courses cover European social history, gender studies, and imperialism. She has contributed to academic service, including editorial roles and conference leadership in French and colonial history.

Khaldoun H. Shamiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Documentary Film
• Secularism
• Minorities
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Khaldoun H. Shami is a Lecturer in Documentary Film at the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies, within the School of Art, Media and American Studies at the University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, UK. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic event organization, and is currently accepting PhD students. Education: PhD in Film, Television and Media, University of East Anglia MA in Documentary Practice, Brunel University London Master of Communication in Screen Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia Diploma in Leadership for Media, United Nations University, Tokyo His research focuses on Middle Eastern documentaries and TV news, with a strong emphasis on secularism, minority representation, censorship, and industrial challenges in media production. He specializes in ethnographic documentary, cinéma vérité, militant cinema, and alternative radio, contributing to broader discourse in media studies and film theory. His work explores how media shapes identity, resistance, and public discourse in politically sensitive contexts. Dr. Shami is the director of the documentary Secular | Aa'La'Ma'Ni (2024), which presents filmmaker perspectives from Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan, and Palestine on religion, sectarianism, and censorship. His research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the area of quality education and inclusive media representation. Scientific Awards: Vice-Governor of Jakarta Award in Relief (2008) USIM Film Award - Documentary, Kuala Lumpur (2009) University of Jordan Excellence Award in Community Service (2005) Dr. Shami has been actively involved in academic and public engagement, serving as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Political Ideologies and as a Community Radio Consultant for Japan Platform JPF. He has organized and participated in numerous events, including the International Symposium on Media and the Middle East, focusing on resistance, activism, and visual stereotypes. He also contributes to public film screenings and academic forums, such as the Al Jazeera Forum for Journalism Faculties in the Arab World. He is a member of the Research and Symposium Committee for Media and the Middle East at UEA, collaborating with scholars internationally. His work bridges academic research with practical filmmaking and community outreach, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on media, religion, and society.

Ann Swidlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Culture
• Religion
• Sociological Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ann Swidler is a Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research intersects sociology, anthropology, and development studies, focusing on the interplay between culture and institutions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Education: PhD from UC Berkeley, BA from Harvard. Teaching: Sociology of culture, religion, and theory. Research Interests include: Cultural repertoires and institutionalization Religion and collective action in African contexts Responses to HIV/AIDS in Malawi Chieftaincy and local governance Global-local interactions in development Recent publications (2020–2024) explore institutional innovation in Africa, spirituality in rural Malawi, and cultural strategies amid HIV/AIDS. Her work often bridges sociological theory with ethnographic fieldwork. Selected Contributions: A Fraught Embrace: The Romance and Reality of AIDS Altruism in Africa (2017, co-authored with Susan Watkins) Talk of Love: How Culture Matters (2001) Habits of the Heart (1985, co-authored)

Johannes Zachhuberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Late Antiquity Theology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Johannes Zachhuber holds a professorship in Historical and Systematic Theology at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Theology and Religion. His research focuses on modern and postmodern theology, the Continental tradition of philosophy of religion (Kant, Schleiermacher, Hegel), theology of late antiquity, 19th-century theology, religion and politics, and theories of secularization. He examines theological institutions' role in shaping modern discourse while addressing contemporary debates on secularity. His scholarly work bridges historical theology with systematic inquiry, analyzing figures like Schleiermacher, Gregory of Nyssa, and Baur. Recent publications include studies on early Christian cosmology, Schleiermacher’s theology, and Baur’s historicist approach. He critiques secularization narratives and explores patristic thought’s philosophical dimensions. Publications span monographs, edited volumes, and reviews, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with theology’s historical and philosophical foundations. He contributes to debates on theology’s role in modern academia and society, emphasizing the interplay between historical context and theological reflection.

Theodor Dunkelgrünمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cultural History
• Intellectual History
• Biblical Scholarship
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Theodor Dunkelgrün is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at Trinity College, University of Cambridge , and Academic Co-Ordinator of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation-funded project Religious Diversity and the Secular University (2017–2022) at CRASSH. He was previously a postdoctoral fellow at St John’s College (2013–2018) and has taught across History, Divinity, and Classics at Cambridge, Bryn Mawr, UPenn, and the University of Antwerp. Education : Christelijk Gymnasium Sorghvliet (The Hague), Leiden University, University of Chicago (PhD, 2012). Visiting graduate work at Princeton (2005–06) and Oxford (2008). Research Focus : Intersections of biblical scholarship, history of the book, and interfaith intellectual exchange (1450–1900), particularly in the Low Countries and Mediterranean World. Examines how Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars engaged with the Hebrew Bible through technological shifts (print to photography) and institutional contexts. Publications include edited volumes like The Jewish Bookshop of the World (2020) and Bastards and Believers (2020), alongside articles on topics ranging from the Antwerp Polyglot Bible to Jewish converts in early modern Europe. Collaborations span institutions in Taiwan, Oxford, and Leiden, with ongoing work on global philological practices and the Hebrew Bible’s material history. Professional Engagement : Co-founded the Cambridge Seminar in Early Modern Scholarship and Religion (2017), and actively promotes academic freedom through refugee scholar initiatives. Affiliated with the Cambridge Forum for Jewish Studies, Centre for Material Texts, and international networks like EMoDiR and Ideas in Motion.

Julia Costa Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Relations
• History of International Political Thought
• Medieval Canon and Roman Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Costa López is an Assistant Professor (tenured) in History and Theory of International Relations at the Department of International Relations and International Organisation, Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. Her work bridges international relations, history, and political thought, focusing on how historical frameworks shape modern disciplinary concepts. PhD from University of Oxford Lecturer at St Hilda's College Fulbright scholar at University of Denver's Josef Korbel School Graduate studies at University of Cambridge Research spans medieval political authority, sovereignty emergence, racialized medievalisms in extremism, and translation politics in global scholarship. Key projects include Routledge Handbook of Historical International Relations (2021) and the Oxford Handbook of History and International Relations (2023). Publications address Eurocentrism, conspiratorial ideology, and ritual's role in authority production. Scientific contributions appear in Cambridge Review of International Affairs , International Organization , and European Journal of International Law . Awards include the Fulbright scholarship. Recent work explores terraqueous relations and premodern world conceptualizations, challenging simplistic land-sea dichotomies in IR.

• American Politics
• Religion and Politics
• Culture Wars
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerald D. DeMaio serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science within the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences at the City University of New York (Baruch College). With continuous teaching since the 1970s, he maintains an active role instructing core courses including American Government, Religion and Politics in the United States, and American Conservatism. His educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Politics from New York University and a B.A. in Government from Manhattan College. His scholarly work centers on the intersection of religion and American politics, particularly examining culture wars, religious prejudice, media framing of religious groups, and church-state relations. DeMaio's research portfolio reveals a consistent focus on religious dimensions of American political behavior since the 1980s, with particular emphasis on anti-Christian fundamentalist sentiment as a political phenomenon. His publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning quantitative analysis of survey data, historical examination of founding era principles, and critical discourse analysis of media coverage. Selected Honors: Nomination for Best Paper Award, APSA Religion and Politics Section (1999) NEH Summer Stipend (1987) Multiple NEH-funded seminars and institutes (1980-1987) New York State Regents Teaching Fellowship (1970-1972) Karl Holtznecht Memorial Scholarship (1975) His funded research includes two PSC-CUNY grants: 'Church-State Interactions: A Policy History Perspective' (2009-2010) and 'Cultural Depictions of Christian Fundamentalists in the Pre-Religious Right Period' (2007-2008). DeMaio actively contributes to academic service through committee work including the Faculty Senate, Library Liaison, and Departmental Review Committees, while maintaining extensive peer review activities for journals including the Journal of Politics and Political Behavior.