About the Event
We are excited to announce that Dr Mariam Sheibani will be holding a live Q&A and discussion exclusively for students enrolled in our online course: “What is Sufism?” Students can submit their questions about the course content via the question form on the course curriculum list.
About the Lecturer
Dr. Mariam Sheibani is Associate Academic Director and Head of Research at Cambridge Muslim College. She received her PhD in Islamic Thought from the University of Chicago and postdoctoral training at Harvard Law School. Prior to joining Cambridge Muslim College, she taught at The University of Toronto, Harvard Divinity School, and the University of Chicago. Her research interests are in Islamic intellectual, religious, and social history, with a focus on the theory and practice of Islamic law, ethics, and Sufism. She has studied with Muslim scholars and conducted research in Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, North America, the UK, and West Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our Online Learning Platform and enrol here.
This course is for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the foundations and diverse manifestations of Islamic spiritual practice throughout Muslim history.
No. A general familiarity with Islam is sufficient.
Yes, a further reading list of select sources and translations is shared on the course website for further study of topics covered in the course.
No. This Q&A is only for students of the course.
This is for all students of the course, however it will be beneficial to have completed at least the first module.
Any questions? Get in touch by email: courses@cambridgemuslimcollege.ac.uk
