Seminars: Hilary Term 2026

The following seminars will be held during Hilary Term 2026 on Wednesdays at 5.00 pm. All welcome.

Mobile Manuscripts: Arabic Learning across the Early Modern Western Indian Ocean

Dr Chris Bahl (Durham University)

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and the Struggle for Recognition

Professor Tariq Modood (University of Bristol)

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Worlds of Islam: A Global History

Professor James McDougall (University of Oxford)

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Moral Responsibilty of the Wealthy

Professor Michael Sandel (Harvard University)

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Hajj and the Art of Pilgramage

Professor Sir Nasser D. Khalili (University of Oxford)

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Imams and Patrons: Service Provision by Islamic Non-State Actors

Dr Tugba Bozcaga (Kings College London)

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

From Divine Sovereignty to National Legitimacy: Transformations in the Theology of Political Islam

Professor Jocelyne Cesari (University of Birmingham)

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Transnational Ties of Faith: Imdadullah’s letters and writings from the Hijaz during the late-19th century

Dr Moin Nizami

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Leviathan's Health: State Capacity and Epidemics from the Black Death to Covid

Professor Sheilagh Ogilvie (University of Oxford)

Wednesday, 11 March 2026

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