Our meetings are open, but a RSVP is required.  In 2026/2027, we will hold four Zoom-only meetings.  If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to write to Heidi Hansen (heh2135 [at] columbia.edu).

Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, noon-2pm (NYC) – A. Gibran Siddiqui (Institute of Business Administration Karachi, Pakistan)

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, noon-2pm (NYC) – Sarina Kürsteiner (Union College)

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027, noon-2pm (NYC) – A. Tunç Şen (Columbia University)

Tuesday, April 13, 2027, noon-2pm (NYC) – Samuel Thrope (Hebrew University, Israel)

Columbia University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.  University Seminar participants with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations may contact the Office of Disability Services at 212.854.2388 or [email protected].  Disability accommodations, including sign-language interpreters, are available on request.  Please note that requests for accommodations must be made two weeks in advance.

The official page of the Columbia University Seminar 751 is available at: http://universityseminars.columbia.edu/seminars/religion-and-writing/.  For more information about the seminar’s history, please see: https://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/islamicbooks/religionwriting/usem751history/.  The abstracts of all talks since January 2012 are archived at: https://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/islamicbooks/religionwriting/abstracts/