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In Memoriam: Professor John L. Esposito (1940–2026)

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Professor John L. Esposito, on July 15, 2026, one of the most consequential scholars of Islamic studies and interf...

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My latest ABC Religion and Ethics piece: "A new vision for religious coexistence in Algeria: Augustine, Abdelkader and Pope Leo XIV" www.abc.net.au/religion/rel... #pluralism #Algeria #coexistence #interfaith #interreligious #muslimchristianrelations #vatican

Religious coexistence in Algeria: The witness of Augustine, Abdelkader and Pope Leo XIV - ABC Religion & Ethics

When Pope Leo visited Algeria, he walked on ground shaped by the legacies of Augustine and Abdelkader — men who belonged to different centuries and traditions, but who challenge the false narratives a...

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Experimenting with a caricature of myself today via ChatGPT. Not bad, but I don't have time to tweak it. #interfaith #interreligious #historians

[1/3] Pleased to announce the launch of Phase I of “Religious Pluralism in the Middle East and Global Contexts”: the first set of religious pluralism case studies, hosted by Georgetown’s Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (Walsh School of Foreign Service).

Calling all Georgetown University and Georgetown University in Qatar students: *Ten* $3000 grants available to support research on the legacy of Emir Abdelkader (d. 1883) and his contribution to global peace and human rights. @georgetownuni.bsky.social

I’m pleased to share that, together with my Georgetown University colleagues, I’ve helped launch a new research project: “Emir Abd El-Kader: Legacy and Impact on Global Affairs,” part of the John W. Kiser Research Initiative at the (ACMCU) [1/2]

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A friend just alerted me to a powerful editorial from @csmonitor.bsky.social on the Bondi Beach Hanukkah gathering attack, which engages questions of pluralism that I have been writing about in the Syrian context. It is a solemn reflection on grief, courage, and shared public life in Australia. ​

A balm of heroism and truth for Australia

By disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting, a Syrian Australian illustrates a legacy of respect for the innocent and social harmony.

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My latest ABC Religion and Ethics piece on the urgent need for collaborative pluralism in higher ed across the Middle East. #Pluralism #HigherEd #religiouspluralism #interfaithstudies #ReligiousEducation www.abc.net.au/religion/rel...

Religious education and collaborative pluralism in the Middle East - ABC Religion & Ethics

Religious pluralism in the Middle East is inherently non-monolithic — so effective religious education must leverage particular cultural strengths while seeking new forms of inter-religious collaborat...

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Congratulations to @acmcu.bsky.social @georgetown-sfs.bsky.social colleague Prof. John O. Voll on the publication of his new Oxford University Press book "The Eighteenth Century: A World History." lnkd.in/dhDtwxyH #worldhistory #undergraduatetextbooks #earlymodernhistory

My latest piece for the Bridge Initiative at @acmcu.bsky.social Georgetown University about "Bridging Worlds: Reflections on Teaching, Dialogue, and the University’s Role." #interfaith #pluralism #highereducation #universities bridge.georgetown.edu/research/bri...

Bridging Worlds: Reflections on Teaching, Dialogue, and the University’s Role - Bridge Initiative

As a historian of the Middle East and a historian of religions, my scholarship and teaching for over two decades have focused on the history of interfaith and interreligious relations, pluralism, and ...

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Congratulations to Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) on its 20th anniversary celebrations! This milestone reflects two decades of academic excellence, an outstanding leadership team, and a strong sense of community. @georgetownuni.bsky.social @qatarfoundation.bsky.social

My review of "Abraham's Bridge," a documentary by Elinor Pierce about the Trifaith Initiative in Omaha. #interfaith #pluralism bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr... @dianaeck.bsky.social @pluralismproject.bsky.social @trifaith.bsky.social

Abraham's Bridge: A Documentary Review of Interfaith Connection in America's Heartland - Bridge Initiative

In a world marked by conflict, division, and religious tension, "Abraham's Bridge" offers a compelling narrative of collaboration across faith traditions. This short documentary, running just under 40...

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My review of "Abraham's Bridge," a documentary by Elinor Pierce about the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha. At a time when tensions are high, this film provides a vital case study in building understanding and resilience #interfaith #pluralism bridge.georgetown.edu/research/abr...

Abraham's Bridge: A Documentary Review of Interfaith Connection in America's Heartland - Bridge Initiative

In a world marked by conflict, division, and religious tension, "Abraham's Bridge" offers a compelling narrative of collaboration across faith traditions. This short documentary, running just under 40...

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I had the privilege of serving as a judge for the Abdelkader Global Citizenship Prize college contest entries. This experience was truly an honor. #interfaith #pluralism #civicsociety #leadership #citizenship #globalcitizenship Abdelkaderproject.org

Syria's rich history of peaceful coexistence is a natural blueprint for interfaith governance after the sham pluralism of the tyrannical Assad regime, writes @josefmeri.bsky.social Full article 🔗 www.newarab.com/opinion/its-...

"It's time Syria returns to pluralism after Assad divide-and-rule" - Josef Meri @josefmeri.bsky.social | The New Arab #Syria #SyrianDemocracy #Pluralism #SyrianHistory #MiddleEast #MENAhttps://www.newarab.com/opinion/its-time-syria-returns-pluralism-after-assad-divide-and-rule

It's time Syria returns to pluralism after Assad divide-and-rule

Syria's rich history of peaceful coexistence is a natural blueprint for interfaith governance after the sham pluralism of the Assad regime, says Josef Meri.

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The historical precedent of collaboration across sectarian lines in Syria highlights the potential for a shared future that honours both diversity and unity, writes @josefmeri.bsky.social ⬇

It's time Syria returns to pluralism after Assad divide-and-rule

Syria's rich history of peaceful coexistence is a natural blueprint for interfaith governance after the sham pluralism of the Assad regime, says Josef Meri.

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Reflections on Interfaith Relations: A Decade After My Time as Allianz Visiting Professor at LMU - Bridge Initiative

In the fall of 2013, I arrived in Germany as the Allianz Visiting Professor for Islamic Studies at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), a role that marked a significant milestone in my ac...

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I'm excited to announce that during the Spring 2025 term, we will be launching a dedicated Religious Pluralism case study website at Georgetown University. It will showcase select case studies by my former students. #religiouspluralism #interfaithrelations.