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Islam at AAR

• Study of Islam Section
• Contemporary Islam Group
• Islamic Mysticism Group
• Qur'an Group

Qur'an Group

The Qur'an Group seeks to provide a forum for a comprehensive scholarly discussion of the Qur'an, its commentaries, and its role in Muslim and world societies through a variety of disciplinary and methodological perspectives. We particularly welcome student-scholars and scholars from all areas of the Academy to help us achieve our goals of promoting an understanding of the Qur'an.

Chairs
Frederick M. Denny (University of Colorado, Boulder (Emeritus status))
frederick.denny@colorado.edu

Gordon D. Newby (Emory University)
gdnewby@emory.edu

Steering Committee
Maria Massi Dakake (George Mason University)
mdakakem@gmu.edu

Anna M. Gade (Victoria University, New Zealand)
anna.gade@vuw.ac.nz

Walid Saleh (University of Toronto)
walid.saleh@utoronto.ca

Kristin Sands (Sarah Lawrence College)
ksands@slc.edu

Devin J. Stewart (Emory University)
dstewar@emory.edu

Program Unit Information
Sessions Allotted: 2
Next Review: 2011

2009 Call for Papers
We welcome proposals related to the academic study of the Qur’an. Topics include: analysis of Qur’anic text; history of interpretation of the Qur’an; the recitation/performative aspects of the Qur’an; artistic aspects of the Qur’an; the relationship of the Qur’an to other scriptures and traditions; form criticism of the Qur’an; and the historical/textual milieu in which the Qur’an has been received. We especially welcome proposals that have a pedagogical focus, designed to educate members of the AAR on incorporating material about the Qur’an into their existing courses. Successful proposals will reflect theoretical and methodological sophistication and self-awareness, as well as innovative examination of Islamic societies and texts. All prearranged sessions should consider the gender and seniority diversity of participants; respondents are essential. Innovative, interactive formats and multimedia presentations are welcome.