The Outreach Center, in collaboration with Primary Source , is presenting a late afternoon lecture series this fall entitled Contested Faiths: Islam and Muslims in the Contemporary World.

Islam is truly a religion of the world, and this afternoon lecture series explores continuities as well as variations in how it is lived and practiced around the globe. The course will feature speakers for each region, as well as teaching applications. Lectures will be held at Primary Source (101 Walnut Street, Watertown) from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending the lectures, register with Primary Source . Registration is due by September 25, 2006. 12.5 PDPs will be awarded to educators who attend all five programs.

October 16: Islam in Iran
Ali Banuazizi, Harvard

October 26: Islam in Indonesia
Bob Hefner, BU

November 2: Islam in Egypt
Denis Sullivan, Northeastern

November 7: Islam in Europe and the United States
Jytte Klausen, Brandeis

November 30: Islam in African Contexts
Masse Ndiaye, BU (Senegal) and David Northrup, BC (Nigeria)

The photo above depicts a street scene in Dakar, Senegal, showing the diverse cultural influences on this Muslim society.