Part two of this five part series takes place on December 12th, 2007 and is led by Professor Ali Asani, Professor of the Practice of Indo-Muslim Languages and Cultures, Harvard University.

"Studying Islam in Context" gets at the heart of how to study and teach about religion. Professor Asani will provide a range of ideas to consider regarding how to study Islam in context. The cultural studies perspective, one that emphasizes the examination of art, culture, literature and other creative mediums, will be given special attention as an empowering tool to teach about religion, and in this case, Islam. Prof. Asani will utilize a range of examples from Africa and South Asia to provide a comparative context to his discussion.

This event will take place at the Harvard Center for Government and International Studies South Building [1730 Cambridge Street] in Cambridge, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.