{news} April 7, Lecture by Dr. Riffat Hassan: Women's Rights in Islam

[Justine McCabe]

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From: Azam Saeed 
To: Azam Saeed 
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2005 10:57 AM
Subject: Dr. Riffat Hassan: Women's Rights in Islam


The following event is on April 7 at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford.  Dr. Hassan's presentation will cover a range of issues, especially women's rights in Islam.

[I have not been able to fully capture the original flyer which has some images and the speaker's photo.]  


2005 McAuley Lecture

 

Riffat Hassan, Ph.D.

Professor of Religious Studies and Humanities 

 University of Louisville, Kentucky

 

 

"Human Rights and Islam"

 

One of the pioneers of feminist theology in the context of the Islamic tradition - an area in which she has been engaged since 1974.  Has also been extensively involved in interreligious dialogue with Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a particular focus on Human Rights in Religious Traditions.

 

Thursday, April 7, 2005

7:30 p.m. ~ Mercy Hall, Crystal Room

Admission is free but reservations are required.

Please call 860-231-5346 or send an e-mail to jperkins at sjc.edu

 

 

Established in 1951, the McAuley Lecture series features distinguished scholars and researchers who reflect the educational mission of Saint Joseph College and the compassionate service of the Sisters of Mercy.  The lecture series is named in honor of Catherine McAuley who founded the Sisters of Mercy to serve Ireland's poor citizens.




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