Ebrahim Shabudin, PhD, DMin (Islamic Leadership, 2023-2024)
Sarah Mohr, MA (Islamic Psychology, 2023-2024)
Carol Bier, Research Scholar (Islamic Art and Mathematics, 2010-present)
Below you'll find a list of current students and graduates affiliated with the Center for Islamic Studies, along with each scholar's thesis or dissertation topic.
Fall 2023 Fellows
Kristine Bell received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she grew up. A long administrative career took her to New York City for 18 years where she found Yoga. Her practice and in-depth studies of the sacred texts began in earnest, including extensive travels to India.
Kristine was drawn to GTU as a school that is friendly to practitioners and has considered Berkeley home since relocating in 2019. She found the pathway to chaplaincy through life events and the wonderfully diverse and sincere students,...
Intersession and Spring 2024Spiritual Care for Marginalized Communities (PR-8210) - Online Synchronous
Instructor: Terri Daniel | Weekdays | TBD| January 2-13/2024
The terms “marginalized” and “vulnerable” are often used interchangeably to describe populations that have limited access to economic and social support, such as health care, employment, education, housing and basic human rights, while also being vulnerable to abuse or exploitation. The course will provide a forum for examining different marginalized groups through the lens of spiritual care strategies that can support them....
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