Contemporary Islamic Studies

Oxford University
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Explore key questions shaping Muslim societies today, with a particular focus on religious authority, religion and politics, and modern Islamic thought. Drawing on seminars, lectures, and conversations with leading scholars, this podcast series is produced by the Contemporary Islamic Studies Programme at the Middle East Centre, University of Oxford. Episodes reflect the Programme’s commitment to rigorous scholarship and international academic exchange, highlighting research at the intersection of Islam, society, and contemporary global debates, and showcasing collaborations between Oxford and partner institutions.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO · VIDEO

    The early history of the Bay of Bengal: An Austronesian Sea?

    Dr Blench contributes his presentation in Panel 1 of Day 2, the Panel Theme being 'Pahang, China and The Spice Route', exploring maritime traffic in the Bay of Bengal. Part of the Malaysia workshop.

    12 min

  2. 05/19/2025 · VIDEO

    Oxford Islam & Justice Seminar: Islam and Natural Law

    The theme for this week's lecture is Islam and Natural Law The Oxford Islam and Justice Programme aims to provide a grounding in the academic and debates about the relationship between Islamic views of justice and the modern political order. This is the second seminar of Trinity Term 2025, with associated short pre-readings, and is taught by leading academic in the field Dr Ramon Harvey. The theme for this week's lecture is Islam and Natural Law. In this Trinity Term 2025 series we are exploring some of the deepest questions about Islam and political justice, including the ideas of political liberalism, natural law, statecraft, political theology, and 'secularism'. In all cases, we aim to expose students to a variety of competing perspectives that are grounded in the Islamic tradition. Recommended readings are provided for each seminar; completing at least the core readings beforehand will provide the richest possible learning experience. Additional, optional readings are provided for students who want to explore topics in greater depth.

    43 min
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Explore key questions shaping Muslim societies today, with a particular focus on religious authority, religion and politics, and modern Islamic thought. Drawing on seminars, lectures, and conversations with leading scholars, this podcast series is produced by the Contemporary Islamic Studies Programme at the Middle East Centre, University of Oxford. Episodes reflect the Programme’s commitment to rigorous scholarship and international academic exchange, highlighting research at the intersection of Islam, society, and contemporary global debates, and showcasing collaborations between Oxford and partner institutions.

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