Curriculum Vitae

Education:

Ph.D. in Islamic Studies, University of Birmingham, UK, 2002.

M.A. in Theological Studies, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN, 1991.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1987.

Academic Positions:

University of Nottingham, UK, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Professor of Islamic Studies (August 2023--present), Associate Professor of Islamic Studies (August 2012—July 2023), Lecturer in Islamic Studies, (January 2010—July 2012)

Near East School of Theology, Beirut, Lebanon, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies (Fall 2009), Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies (Fall 2004—Spring 2009).

Dar Comboni for Arabic Studies, Cairo, Egypt, Permanent Ordinary Teacher and Assistant Supervisor of Islamic Studies, 2002-2004.