Research Profile

Amanullah De Sondy

Biography

Amanullah De Sondy is a globally renowned academic and broadcaster at University College Cork. 

Amanullah is Head of the Study of Religions Department since 2020 and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam. Amanullah was Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies at Ithaca College USA between 2009-2010 and at University of Miami USA between 2010-2015. Amanullah has held Visiting Professorships in religious studies in South Africa’s North-West University and in Italy at the American University in Rome. He is an affiliated member of staff of the University of Glasgow's Department of Theology and Religious Studies.    

Amanullah’s first book, The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, was published with Bloomsbury Academic in January 2014. His second book, Judaism, Christianity and Islam: An Introduction to Monotheism, also published with Bloomsbury Academic in October 2020.  Aman's books have been positively reviewed in The Times Higher Education, New Books in Islamic Studies USA and BBC Radio Scotland's 'Sunday Morning with...'.  

Amanullah’s deep interest in learning and teaching roots from his first degree in Religious Studies and Education Studies with the Diploma in Education from Stirling University.  This led to a short but illustrious career as a secondary school teacher of Religious Education (RE) in Scotland where he taught in many different schools, held senior positions in national RE organisations, led a number of in-service events for teachers, consulted the Scottish Government's non-departmental public body, Learning Teaching Scotland (LTS), authored two key texts on teaching Islam and lectured part time at Strathclyde University's teacher training courses on RE at Jordanhill College, Glasgow.

Amanullah has developed the Study of Religions undergraduate programme as Co-ordinator of the First Year course RG1001: Religions in the Contemporary: An Introduction to the Study of Religions. He teaches courses on One God: Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Islam: Film, Media and Music and Introduction to Islam. He also teaches on the MA in Women’s Studies at UCC. 

Amanullah has presented keynote speeches to both 'The Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)', the state agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of Ireland's further and higher education system and 'The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)', UK Higher Education sector’s agency maintaining and enhancing academic quality and standards in UK tertiary education. He is currently on the National University of Ireland's (NUI) group working on its Human Rights Principles and code of conduct

Amanullah has played a significant international and national role in the public understanding of Islam and religions.  He has contributed articles and interviews in the print media by invitation to The Scottish Herald, The Sunday Times UK, The Irish Times, The Irish Journal, Cork Evening Echo, The Catholic Herald, The Catholic Tablet, The Times Educational Supplement, The Scotsman, The Guardian and the Washington Post.   

Amanullah was featured on RTÉ1 Tommy Tiernan TV Show, RTÉ Radio's 'Leap of Faith, RTÉ The Ray D'Arcy Show, RTÉ Claire Byrne Today, RTÉ A Word in Edgeways,  Cork's 96FM, Newstalk 106-108fm, The Two Norries Podcast, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, BBC Panorama, WPBT2 Florida TV, NBC6 South Florida TV and Fusion Miami Live TV.  In 2008, BBC Radio Scotland ‘A Life in Question - Amanullah De Sondy’ hosted by Colin McKay. Aman was consulted for Facebook's Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Public Policy team on Race, Sexuality & Islam.    

Amanullah has been presenting ‘thought for the day’ on BBC Radio Scotlandn live since 2006. Having written and broadcast nearly 60,000 thoughtful words related to Islam, Muslims and religions over the years on the 'Good Morning Scotland' show which has an average radio listenership of nearly 1 million.  Amanullah is a regular on the Irish national broadcaster’s Today’ TV show since 2022 with the Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) programme viewership of nearly 500,000. Amanullah sits on The News Panel where he comments on the day’s news headlines, especially as they relate to his interdisciplinary research interests on Islam, Muslims, religions, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity and pluralism.  

Amanullah is Director on the Board of NASC, Irish Migrant and Refugee Rights organisation. He was Chair of the UCC Race Equality Forum from 2020-2023, leading national conversations on race/racism in the media and conferences. Amanullah is an Executive Member of the LGBT+ Staff Network at UCC. Born and raised in a council estate in Glasgow to Pakistani parents, he holds both British and Irish nationality. Twice served as an Umpire at Wimbledon Tennis Championships and ran 13 half marathons around the world. 



Research Interests

Amanullah De Sondy primary research is on Islam and Muslims with a specific focus on gender, sexuality and pluralism using interdisciplinary approaches. In his published works, he has focused specifically on masculinities in classical and contemporary Islam in relation to Islamic practice and the Qur’an.  

Amanullah’s research focuses on the Middle East in terms of Islam’s formative period of texts and traditions and expands globally, particularly through the lens of South Asia, in particular India and Pakistan, complicating any reductionist view of Islam.  

Amanullah's first book The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities (Bloomsbury Academic, 2014) is the first monograph on the construction of manhood in the Qur’an and South Asian history and is highly-cited. Amanullah’s second book ‘Judaism, Christianity and Islam: An Introduction to Monotheism’ (Bloomsbury 2020) is used in many courses globally.       

Amanullah is a former member of the European Union's 'Global Exchange on Religion in Society ' (GERIS). A member of the Board of Women's Studies here at UCC and a member of its M.A. teaching staff.    

Amanullah is Associate Editor of CrossCurrents Journal (The University of North Carolina Press, USA), Co-Editor of ‘Islam in the World’ Series (Routledge UK), Editorial Board Member of Journal of Faculty of Theology (Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkey) and Editorial Board Member of QTR: A Journal of Queer and Transgender Studies in Religion (Duke University Press, USA).  

Amanullah is the External Examiner for the Religious Studies Programme at Stirling University in Scotland.  

Publications

Books

 YearPublication
(2020)Judaism, Christianity and Islam: An Introduction to Monotheism.
Amanullah De Sondy, Michelle A. Gonzalez Maldonado and William S. Green (2020) Judaism, Christianity and Islam: An Introduction to Monotheism. London, UK: Bloomsbury Academic. [Details]
(2013)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities.
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities. London, England: Bloomsbury Publishing.   [Details]
(2005)Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies – World Religions – Islam.
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies – World Religions – Islam. Glasgow, Scotland: National Qualifications Curriculum Support, Learning Teaching Scotland (LTS).   [Details]
(2005)Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies – Morality in the Modern World – Islam.
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies – Morality in the Modern World – Islam. Glasgow, Scotland: National Qualifications Curriculum Support, Learning Teaching Scotland (LTS).   [Details]

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2025)'How do Muslims see LGBTQ individuals? Has this changed over time?'
Amanullah De Sondy (2025) 'How do Muslims see LGBTQ individuals? Has this changed over time?' In: Islam in 5 Minutes. Sheffield UK: Equinox Publishing. [Details]
(2025)'Why does the media generally portray Muslims negatively?'
Amanullah De Sondy (2025) 'Why does the media generally portray Muslims negatively?' In: Islam in 5 Minutes. Sheffield UK: Equinox Publishing. [Details]
(2020)'Toward a Critical Teaching Method of Islamic Genders and Sexualities'
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) 'Toward a Critical Teaching Method of Islamic Genders and Sexualities' In: Teaching Sexuality and Religion in Higher Education: Perspective Transformation and Embodied Learning (Ed, Ott K., and Stephens D.). New York, USA: Routledge. [Details]
(2018)'The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities: A Far Reaching Inquiry'
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) 'The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities: A Far Reaching Inquiry' In: God’s Own Gender? Masculinities in World Religions (Series - Religion in der Gesellschaft). Würzburg: Ergon-Verlag. [Details]
(2016)'Muslim Traditions: Belief, Practice, and Embodiment'
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) 'Muslim Traditions: Belief, Practice, and Embodiment' In: Kent. L. Brintnall (eds). Religion: Embodied Religion. USA: Macmillan Reference. [Details]
(2013)'British Pakistani Masculinities: Longing and Belonging'
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) 'British Pakistani Masculinities: Longing and Belonging' In: Lucy Delap, Sue Morgan (eds). Men of Faith: Men, Masculinities and Religious Change in Twentieth-Century Britain. New York City, NY, USA: Palgrave Macmillan.   [Details]
(2013)'Searching for the Colorful Faces of Muslim Men'
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) 'Searching for the Colorful Faces of Muslim Men' In: Shira Tarrant (eds). Men Speak Out: Views on Gender, Sex and Power. New York City, NY, USA: Routledge.   [Details]
(2012)'Exploring Islamic Masculinities through the Qur’anic Adam'
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) 'Exploring Islamic Masculinities through the Qur’anic Adam' In: Stephen J Hunt, Andrew Yip (eds). The Ashgate Research Companion to Contemporary Religion and Sexuality. Burlington, Vermont, USA: Ashgate Publishing.   [Details]
(2012)'Guanyin: A Gendered Symbol of Compassion and the Challenge to World Religions for Peace'
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) 'Guanyin: A Gendered Symbol of Compassion and the Challenge to World Religions for Peace' In: Perri Lee Roberts (eds). From the Vault: Building a Legacy, Sixty Years of Collecting at the Lowe Art Museum, Miami. Miami, FL, USA: Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami. [Details]
(2012)'Why Masculinity Matters in the Study of Islam and Muslims'
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) 'Why Masculinity Matters in the Study of Islam and Muslims' In: Kecia Ali, Juliane Hammer, Laury Silvers (eds). A Jihad for Justice: Honoring the Work and Life of Amina Wadud. Online: 48HrBooks.   [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2023)'Sexual and Gender Liberation in Pakistan: An Inside or Outside Issue?'
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) 'Sexual and Gender Liberation in Pakistan: An Inside or Outside Issue?'. American Religion, [Details]
(2017)'Why Queer Islamic Studies?'
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) 'Why Queer Islamic Studies?'. The Scholar and Feminist Online, (14.2)   [Details]
(2011)'Prophecy and Masculinities: The Case of the Qur’anic Joseph'
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) 'Prophecy and Masculinities: The Case of the Qur’anic Joseph'. Cross Currents, 61 (4):529-539   [DOI] [Details]
(2007)'To Israel and Back'
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) 'To Israel and Back'. Interreligious Insight: A Journal of Dialogue and Engagement, 5 (3):76-82   [Details]

Book Reviews

 YearPublication
(2022)Review of Peter Hopkins (ed), Scotland's Muslims: society, politics and identity (Edinburgh University Press, 2017).
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) Review of Peter Hopkins (ed), Scotland's Muslims: society, politics and identity (Edinburgh University Press, 2017). Book Reviews [Details]
(2019)Review of Religion as Critique: Islamic Critical Thinking from Mecca to the Marketplace by Irfan Ahmad.
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Review of Religion as Critique: Islamic Critical Thinking from Mecca to the Marketplace by Irfan Ahmad. Book Reviews [Details]
(2018)Review of Female Personalities in the Qur’an and Sunna: Examining the Major Sources of Imami Shi’i Islam. By Rawand Osman.
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Review of Female Personalities in the Qur’an and Sunna: Examining the Major Sources of Imami Shi’i Islam. By Rawand Osman. Edinburgh, UK: Book Reviews [Details]
(2016)Review of Gender and Sexuality in Muslim Cultures by Gul Ozyegin.
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Review of Gender and Sexuality in Muslim Cultures by Gul Ozyegin. Book Reviews [Details]
(2015)Review of Sovereign Masculinity – Gender Lessons from the War on Terror, by B. Mann.
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Review of Sovereign Masculinity – Gender Lessons from the War on Terror, by B. Mann. Online: Book Reviews   [Details]
(2011)Review of Homosexuality in Islam: Islamic Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims, by S. Kugle.
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Review of Homosexuality in Islam: Islamic Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims, by S. Kugle. Book Reviews   [DOI] [Details]
(2009)Review of Islam, Christianity and Tradition: A Comparative Exploration, by I. Netton, British.
Amanullah De Sondy (2009) Review of Islam, Christianity and Tradition: A Comparative Exploration, by I. Netton, British. Book Reviews   [DOI] [Details]
(2007)Review of Speaking the Truth: Zionism, Israel and Occupation.
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) Review of Speaking the Truth: Zionism, Israel and Occupation. Book Reviews   [DOI] [Details]
(2007)Review of Introducing Islamic Jerusalem, by A. F. El Awaisi.
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) Review of Introducing Islamic Jerusalem, by A. F. El Awaisi. Book Reviews   [Details]

Encyclopedia Entries

 YearPublication
(2012)Hali, Altaf Husayn.
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Hali, Altaf Husayn. Dordrecht, Germany:Encyclopedia of Indian Religions, Springer Press. Encyclopedia Entries. [Details]
(2012)Ghalib, Mirza.
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Ghalib, Mirza. Dordrecht, Germany:Encyclopedia of Indian Religions, Springer Press. Encyclopedia Entries. [Details]

Newspaper Articles

 YearPublication
(2022)What a Bollywood playback singer can teach Ireland about harmony - Lata Mangeshkar brought India and Pakistan together when politicians failed.
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) What a Bollywood playback singer can teach Ireland about harmony - Lata Mangeshkar brought India and Pakistan together when politicians failed. Dublin, Ireland: Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2020)'God is not dead and monotheism is anything but monotone'.
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) 'God is not dead and monotheism is anything but monotone'. Dublin , Ireland: Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2020)Pandemic has highlighted many taboo topics — especially race. Diversity is about appreciating our differences and living equally. We don’t all have to be the same.
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) Pandemic has highlighted many taboo topics — especially race. Diversity is about appreciating our differences and living equally. We don’t all have to be the same. Cork: Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2020)Ramadan under lockdown is encouraging Muslims to talk about the way they worship.
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) Ramadan under lockdown is encouraging Muslims to talk about the way they worship. Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2019)Taoiseach’s limp condolences fail the victims of this Islamophobic atrocity.
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Taoiseach’s limp condolences fail the victims of this Islamophobic atrocity. Dublin: Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2019)'It's time to fight Islamophobia'.
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) 'It's time to fight Islamophobia'. Karachi, Pakistan: Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2017)'We are not that different from Saudi Arabia'.
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) 'We are not that different from Saudi Arabia'. Ireland: Newspaper Articles   [Details]
(2016)Why Islam has to thrash out thorny issues of sexuality, women and its idea of masculinity.
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Why Islam has to thrash out thorny issues of sexuality, women and its idea of masculinity. Glasgow, Scotland: Newspaper Articles   [Details]
(2016)The relationship between Muslim men and their beards is a tangled one.
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) The relationship between Muslim men and their beards is a tangled one. London, UK: Newspaper Articles   [Details]
(2016)LGBT Muslims do exist, and they are grieving. It’s time for acceptance.
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) LGBT Muslims do exist, and they are grieving. It’s time for acceptance. USA: Newspaper Articles   [Details]
(2014)Muslim Men: Please Shut Up about Women!.
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) Muslim Men: Please Shut Up about Women!. USA: Newspaper Articles   [Details]
(2012)Colourful Shades of Islamic Belief.
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Colourful Shades of Islamic Belief. Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2012)Clash of the (Scottish Islamic) Tartans.
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Clash of the (Scottish Islamic) Tartans. USA: Newspaper Articles   [Details]
(2010)New Ties in the New World – Classical Music between Pakistan and the USA.
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) New Ties in the New World – Classical Music between Pakistan and the USA. Pakistan: Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2007)Islam's Silent Majority Are Happy in Secular Scotland.
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) Islam's Silent Majority Are Happy in Secular Scotland. Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2006)After Regensburg: Rescuing the Dialogue.
Amanullah De Sondy (2006) After Regensburg: Rescuing the Dialogue. Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2006)The Truth Behind Islamic Images.
Amanullah De Sondy (2006) The Truth Behind Islamic Images. Newspaper Articles [Details]
(2005)Faith in Tolerance Can Defeat Terror.
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) Faith in Tolerance Can Defeat Terror. London, England: Newspaper Articles   [Details]

Radio Presentation

 YearPublication
(2005)BBC Radio Scotland, Thought for the Day, broadcasting for nearly 20 years. Regular contributions to BBC Radio Scotland, especially 'Sunday Morning' show which covers faith and ethical perspectives.
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) BBC Radio Scotland, Thought for the Day, broadcasting for nearly 20 years. Regular contributions to BBC Radio Scotland, especially 'Sunday Morning' show which covers faith and ethical perspectives. Radio Presentation [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2020University College Cork's Exceptional Citizen Award University College Cork, Ireland
2014Wabash Center Grant - $20,000 Wabash Center
2013Center for the Humanities Faculty Fellowship University of Miami
2013University of Miami Summer Institute Fellow for the Arts and Sciences $2,000 University of Miami
2008Findlanter Prize for Excellence in Divinity - £800 University of Glasgow
2008International Summer School on Religion and Public Life Expenses Grant Birmingham University, UK
2007Teaching Excellence Award (short-listed) University of Glasgow
2005Institute for International Education Travel and Subsistence Grant. $2,000 Institute for International Education (IIE)
2004Ford Foundation New York Additional Grant for Final Findings. $52,000 Ford Foundation New York
2004Institute for International Education Travel and Subsistence Grant. $2,000 Institute for International Education (IIE)
2004Ford Foundation New York Travel and Subsistence Grant. $2,000 Ford Foundation New York
2003Ford Foundation New York Project Grant. $100,000 Ford Foundation New York
2003Ford Foundation New York Travel and Subsistence Grant. $2,000 Ford Foundation New York

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(2024)University of Glasgow LGBT History Month 2023,
Amanullah De Sondy (2024) Scottish Muslims: Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexuality and Pluralism. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], University of Glasgow LGBT History Month 2023, Glasgow, Scotland, UK , 19-FEB-24 - 19-FEB-24. [Details]
(2023)Christchurch Cathedral Dublin - Season of Advent 2023,
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) Reflections on Darkness into Light. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Christchurch Cathedral Dublin - Season of Advent 2023, Dublin, Ireland , 10-DEC-23 - 10-DEC-23. [Details]
(2023)Tech Industry Alliance Conference,
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) Keynote discussion on Diversity Matters: Moving Beyond Tokenism. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Tech Industry Alliance Conference, Cork, Ireland , 29-NOV-23 - 29-NOV-23. [Details]
(2023)Bon Secours Healthcare Chaplaincy Symposium,
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) Keynote on Dignity and Diversity: Perspectives on Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Modern Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Bon Secours Healthcare Chaplaincy Symposium, Dublin, Ireland , 29-JUN-23 - 29-JUN-23. [Details]
(2023)Decriminalization at 30 - A conferenceon the 30th anniversaru of the decriminalization of homosexuality,
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) Sexual and Gender Liberation in Pakistan: An Inside or Outside Issue?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Decriminalization at 30 - A conferenceon the 30th anniversaru of the decriminalization of homosexuality, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland , 08-JUN-23 - 08-JUN-23. [Details]
(2023)Gender Inclusivity in Theology and Religious Studies,
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) Reflecting together on Queer Theologies with a practical focus. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Gender Inclusivity in Theology and Religious Studies, Birmingham University, UK , 05-MAY-23 - 05-MAY-23. [Details]
(2023)The Intersection between Racism and Public Space,
Amanullah De Sondy (2023) with fellow panellists will include Rosemarie Maughan and Emer O’Neill. The event will close the inaugural Nelson Mandela Anti-Racism Week. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Intersection between Racism and Public Space, University of Galways, Ireland , 24-MAR-23 - 24-MAR-23. [Details]
(2022)Speak Out Against Racism,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) The Irish Council of International Students held the event in Dublin to highlight the issues facing international students when they go to study in Ireland. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Speak Out Against Racism, Dublin, Ireland , 17-NOV-22 - 17-NOV-22. [Details]
(2022)Roundtable debate on Contribution of religion to social inclusion and societal resilience with European Commission,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) A final televised discussion organised by Global Exchange on Religion in Society (GERIS). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Roundtable debate on Contribution of religion to social inclusion and societal resilience with European Commission, Brussels, Belgium , 18-OCT-22 - 18-OCT-22. [Details]
(2022)Bon Secours Pastoral Care Conference,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) Keynote on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Modern Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Bon Secours Pastoral Care Conference, Limerick, Ireland , 12-OCT-22 - 12-OCT-22. [Details]
(2022)Work with Pride Cork Keynote,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) “I’m not a racist…,but….”. The race to equality. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Work with Pride Cork Keynote, Cork City Council , 28-JUL-22 - 28-JUL-22. [Details]
(2022)Resilient Learning Communities: Inclusive, Flexible and Accessible’,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) Keynote speech on 'Equity and Inclusion: moving from aspiration to reality in the Scottish Tertiary Sector' to QAA (The Quality Assiurance Agency for Higher Education in the UK). [Keynote Speaker], Resilient Learning Communities: Inclusive, Flexible and Accessible’, Glasgow, Scotland , 08-JUN-22 - 08-JUN-22. [Details]
(2022)De-centering American Religion,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) Symposium part two. Organised by Indianna University, USA. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], De-centering American Religion, Berlin, Germany , 05-MAY-22 - 08-MAY-22. [Details]
(2022)Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) A conference organised in conjunction with UK Foreign Office. Speakers include a wide range of religious leaders and academics, including former President Mary McAleese, Archbishop Linda Nicholls and the Chief Rabbi of Poland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Global Interfaith Commission on LGBT+ Lives, London, UK , 21-MAR-22 - 23-MAR-22. [Details]
(2022)20th Annual Global Shemin Trialogue Seminar - Interfaith Dialogue in aTime of Political Extremism and Religious Fundamentalism,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) This seminar is underwritten by the Shemin Family. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 20th Annual Global Shemin Trialogue Seminar - Interfaith Dialogue in aTime of Political Extremism and Religious Fundamentalism, Boca Raton, Florida, USA , 20-MAR-22 - 20-MAR-22. [Details]
(2022)The Twighlight International Conference,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) The Twilight International conference will focus on the systemic discrimination of ethnic minorities in Ireland.The conference will feature ‘courageous conversations’ around the oppression of individuals and communities, highlighting the prevalence of hate speech, the homophobic & transphobic harassment of LGBTQIA+ community and the horrors of Direct Provision. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Twighlight International Conference, Kilkenny, Ireland , 16-MAR-22 - 16-MAR-22. [Details]
(2022)Conversation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) A presentation to Quality and Qualifications Ireland, the national agency responsible for qualifications and quality assurance in further education and training and higher education in Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dublin, Ireland , 08-MAR-22 - 08-MAR-22. [Details]
(2022)University of Glasgow Research Staff Presentation,
Amanullah De Sondy (2022) A conversation on career path. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], University of Glasgow Research Staff Presentation, Glasgow, Scotland , 01-MAR-22 - 01-MAR-22. [Details]
(2021)Racial Justice Convening 2021,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Organised by Immigrant Council of Ireland in partnership with Community Foundation for Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Racial Justice Convening 2021, Dublin, Ireland , 01-DEC-21 - 01-DEC-21. [Details]
(2021)Launch of Ethnic Diversity Forum at University of Limerick,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Keynote presentation. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Launch of Ethnic Diversity Forum at University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland , 01-DEC-21 - 01-DEC-21. [Details]
(2021)European Union's Global Exchange on Religion in Society visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Understanding how religion plays a role in civil society organisations and political institutions. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], European Union's Global Exchange on Religion in Society visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina , 10-OCT-21 - 17-OCT-21. [Details]
(2021)Understanding Islamophobia in our Communities,
Amanullah De Sondy with Dr Rachel Woodlock and Marium Baig (UCC Studdnt) (2021) Organised by UCC's Fáilte Refugees Society. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Understanding Islamophobia in our Communities, Cork, Ireland , 04-OCT-21 - 04-OCT-21. [Details]
(2021)Confronting Racism in Ireland, the UK and the EU,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Organised by Irish Association for Contemporary European Studies (IACES) and University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Confronting Racism in Ireland, the UK and the EU, Ireland , 25-JUN-21 - 25-JUN-21. [Details]
(2021)‘Next Steps for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Inaugural Conference in Ireland’,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) presenting on Race Equality at AdvanceHE. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ‘Next Steps for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Inaugural Conference in Ireland’, Dublin, Ireland , 10-JUN-21 - 10-JUN-21. [Details]
(2021)‘Consultation on Toward an Anti-Racist Action Plan’,
Amanullah De Sondy (Expert Consultant) (2021) with Irish Government’s Independent Anti-Racism Committee. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ‘Consultation on Toward an Anti-Racist Action Plan’, Dublin, Ireland , 08-JUN-21 - 08-JUN-21. [Details]
(2021)Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Roundtable on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in relation to Staff in higher education,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Invited to Roundtable Discussion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Roundtable on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in relation to Staff in higher education, Dublin, Ireland , 01-JUN-21 - 01-JUN-21. [Details]
(2021)‘New Books in Queer and Trans Religion’ (2021),
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) and organiser of panel with Golan Moskowitz, Melissa Wilcox, Adriaan Van Klinken, Marc D. Baer and Jarel Robinson-Brown (2021) Status of LGBTIQ People in the Profession, American Academy of Religion Webinar, USA. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ‘New Books in Queer and Trans Religion’ (2021), Atlanta, USA , 25-MAY-21 - 25-MAY-21. [Details]
(2021)Religious Spaces in Transition Seminar,
Amanullah De Sondy (plenary panel) (2021) Organised by University of Limerick in collaboration with the Míchéal Ó Cleirigh Institute for the Study of Irish History and Civilisation in University College Dublin. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Religious Spaces in Transition Seminar, University of Limerick, Ireland , 14-MAY-21 - 14-MAY-21. [Details]
(2021)Annual Ireland India Conference on South Asia 2021,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) (2021) Panel on 'Religion, Politics and Muslim Identity'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Annual Ireland India Conference on South Asia 2021, Dublin City University, Ireland , 28-APR-21 - 30-APR-21. [Details]
(2021)Conversations on Racism in Ireland - A Special UCC Students Speak,
Amanullah De Sondy with Amano Miura, Raphael Olympio and Marium Baig (2021) A series of conversations hosted at UCC's Race Equality Forum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations on Racism in Ireland - A Special UCC Students Speak, UCC, Cork, Ireland , 26-MAR-21 - 26-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021)YorStory Festival 2021,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) A conversation on doing Thought for The Day for over 15 years on BBC Radio Scotland and bringing God into sometimes reluctant listeners’ ears in less than two minutes. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], YorStory Festival 2021, Scotland, UK , 21-MAR-21 - 21-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021)UCC Equality Week 2021,
Amanullah De Sondy with Caroline Schroeter, Tim Groenland, Sarah McCreedy, J. Griffith Rollefson, Kristin Leary and Naomi Masheti (2021) Panel discussion reflecting on Douglass Week 2021. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], UCC Equality Week 2021, Cork, Ireland , 19-MAR-21 - 19-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021)Conversations on Racism in Ireland,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Professor Kalpana Shankar (University College Dublin), Moonyoung Hong (Ph.D Student at Trinity College Dublin) and Rosemarie Maughan (Irish Traveller Movement) (2021) A series of conversations hosted at UCC's Race Equality Forum - Special, coinciding with UCC Equality Week 2021. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations on Racism in Ireland, Cork, Ireland , 15-MAR-21 - 15-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021)Decentering American Religion,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) The idea of the workshop is to “decenter” the study of American Religion—away from the US—and to build (and contribute to) regional and hemispheric networks of scholars who “do” American religion in exciting and unusual ways (meaning outside of exceptionalist historical approaches still prevalent in the US). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Decentering American Religion, Indiana University (USA) - Europe Gateway (Berlin) , 05-MAR-21 - 07-MAR-21. [Details]
(2021)The Armstrong Lecture 2020,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Invited to present The Armstrong Lecture at Kalamazoo College, USA. The lectures are made possible by the Homer J. Armstrong Endowment in Religion. Established in 1969 in honor of Dr. Homer J. Armstrong, eminent pastor and long-time trustee of Kalamazoo College. The fund was provided through the generosity of numerous friends of the College. [Keynote Speaker], The Armstrong Lecture 2020, Kalamazoo, USA , 23-FEB-21 - 23-FEB-21. [Details]
(2021)Integration Ireland Conference,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Organsied by The Immigrant Council of Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Integration Ireland Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 15-FEB-21 - 15-FEB-21. [Details]
(2021)Conversations on Racism in Ireland - Coinciding with Frederick Douglass Ireland Week 2021,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Professor Anthea Butler (University of Pennsylvania, USA), Professor/Sir Geoff Palmer (Heriot Watt University, Scotland) and Timi Ogunyemi (2021) A series of conversations hosted at UCC's Race Equality Forum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations on Racism in Ireland - Coinciding with Frederick Douglass Ireland Week 2021, Cork, Ireland , 08-FEB-21 - 08-FEB-21. [Details]
(2021)Chaplaincy Network at Third Level,
Amanullah De Sondy (2021) Presentation on multicultural and multi-racial Irish chaplaincy. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Chaplaincy Network at Third Level, UCC, Cork, Ireland , 21-JAN-21 - 21-JAN-21. [Details]
(2021)Conversations on Racism in Ireland,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Dr. Arpita Chakraborty (2021) A series of conversations hosted at UCC's Race Equality Forum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations on Racism in Ireland, Cork, Ireland , 13-JAN-21 - 13-JAN-21. [Details]
(2020)Irish Book Launch of 'Judaism, Christianity and Islam: An Introduction to Monotheism',
Amanullah De Sondy, Michelle A. Gonzalez and William S. Gree. (2020) Published by (Bloomsbury Academic, 2020). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Irish Book Launch of 'Judaism, Christianity and Islam: An Introduction to Monotheism', Chester Beatty Library, Dublin , 16-DEC-20 - 16-DEC-20. [Details]
(2020)Conversations on Race and Racism,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Dr. Hussein A.H Omar (Dublin City University) and Sahar Ahmed (Trinity College Law Dublin) (2020) A series of conversations hosted at UCC's Race Equality Forum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations on Race and Racism, Cork, Ireland , 09-DEC-20 - 09-DEC-20. [Details]
(2020)American Academy of Religion Annual Conference 2020,
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) President's Plenary Panel on Telling the Truth of Our Lives: Intersectional Coalition Building as Scholars, Educators, and Activists. [Plenary Lecture], American Academy of Religion Annual Conference 2020, Boston, USA , 06-DEC-20 - 06-DEC-20. [Details]
(2020)Science Foundation Ireland Science Summit 2020,
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) Facilitating a workshop on the effects of COVID-19 on researchers from an equality & diversity perspective. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Science Foundation Ireland Science Summit 2020, Dublin, Ireland , 05-NOV-20 - 05-NOV-20. [Details]
(2020)Invited presentation to Religious Studies Department on 'Contemporary Muslim Conundrums: Gender, Sexuality and Marriage',
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) Presentation included discussion on forthcoming book on 'Judaism, Christianity and Islam'. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Invited presentation to Religious Studies Department on 'Contemporary Muslim Conundrums: Gender, Sexuality and Marriage', Halifax, Canada , 25-SEP-20 - 25-SEP-20. [Details]
(2020)Lampeter Interfaith Colloquium,
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) Presentation on 'Messy Monoliths: Interfaith in an Age of 'Woke' Faithful Identities. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Lampeter Interfaith Colloquium, University of Wales, Trinity St. David , 08-JUL-20 - 08-JUL-20. [Details]
(2020)Embracing Differences with Amanullah De Sondy,
Amanullah De Sondy (2020) Podcast with The Tortoise Shack. [Invited Oral Presentation], Embracing Differences with Amanullah De Sondy, Ireland , 14-JUN-20 - 14-JUN-20. [Details]
(2019)Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week 2019,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) In conversation with Dr Orla Flynn, Vice President for External Affairs, CIT. [Keynote Speaker], Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week 2019, Cork, Ireland , 16-DEC-19 - 16-DEC-19. [Details]
(2019)Sustainable Development Goals and AHSS: New Horizons in Research,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Limerick showcase event highlighting research themes, achievements and futures across the university. [Oral Presentation], Sustainable Development Goals and AHSS: New Horizons in Research, University of Limerick, Ireland , 03-DEC-19 - 03-DEC-19. [Details]
(2019)American Academy of Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Respondant to Contemporary Islam Unit panel on Gender Politics in Contemporary Muslim Discourse. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy of Religion (AAR), San Diego, USA , 26-NOV-19 - 26-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019)American Academy of Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Presiding on Author Meets Critics: Harshita Mruthinti Kamath’s Impersonations: The Artifice of Brahmin Masculinity in South Indian Dance (University of California Press, 2019). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy of Religion (AAR), San Diego, USA , 25-NOV-19 - 25-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019)American Academy of Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Panelist on Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer Persons in the Profession Committee panel pn LGBTIQ Special Topics Forum: Precarity and Non-normativity. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy of Religion (AAR), San Diego, USA , 24-NOV-19 - 24-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019)American Academy of Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Panelist on Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Queer Persons in the Profession Committee - LGBTIQ Creating Connections Lunch. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy of Religion (AAR), San Diego, USA , 23-NOV-19 - 23-NOV-19. [Details]
(2019)Cork Podcast Festival,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Taranoia Live with Tara Flynn, curated by Blindboy Rubberbandits events. [Keynote Speaker], Cork Podcast Festival, Crawford Gallery, Cork, Ireland , 13-OCT-19 - 13-OCT-19. [Details]
(2019)UCC Community Week 2019,
Amanullah De Sondy, President Patrick O’Shea, Professor Maggie O’Neill and Professor Fiona Kearney (2019) Public roundtable discussion hosted by Jim Carroll of RTE Brainstorm. The panel will include members of UCC staff and student community highlighting equality, diversity and inclusion. [Invited Oral Presentation], UCC Community Week 2019, University College Cork, Ireland , 09-OCT-19 - 09-OCT-19. [Details]
(2019)Book History, Censorship and Religion: Alexander Ross and the first English Translation of the Qur’an (1649),
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Plenary session address on 'In search of the ideal image in the Qur'an'. [Plenary Lecture], Book History, Censorship and Religion: Alexander Ross and the first English Translation of the Qur’an (1649), University of Glasgow, Glasgow (Scotland) , 12-SEP-19 - 12-SEP-19. [Details]
(2019)Integration of Muslims in the West; Challenges and Solutions,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Lecture at International University for Intercultural Leadership 2019. The program was launched in 2013 under the auspices of UNESCO and is supported by the European Commission. Initiated by the Aladdin Project, it has grown into a partnership that includes 40 prestigious universities from around the world. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Integration of Muslims in the West; Challenges and Solutions, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey , 15-JUL-19 - 19-JUL-19. [Details]
(2019)'Qur'anic Colours' - a Lecture hosted by the Friends of the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) The Qur’an is understood as an inimitable and divine scripture that Muslims all over the world hold dear to their faith and practice. This talk will examine the many ways in which the Qur’an is venerated through its decoration and interpretation. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 'Qur'anic Colours' - a Lecture hosted by the Friends of the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland , 10-JUL-19 - 10-JUL-19. [Details]
(2019)Belief in the Future: Religion and Changing Identities in Ireland,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) The Irish Association believes now is a good time to explore the role that religion plays, and could or should play in the future, in our changing societies in both jurisdictions in Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Belief in the Future: Religion and Changing Identities in Ireland, Royal Irish Academy , 02-JUL-19 - 02-JUL-19. [Details]
(2019)Forgiveness and Other (un)encoded Ways of Moral Repair Workshop,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Paper on 'Diverse Muslims: The Challenge of Pluralism in Guilt, Forgiveness and Moral Repair'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Forgiveness and Other (un)encoded Ways of Moral Repair Workshop, Institute for interdisciplinary Research (ZIF) at Bielefeld University (Germany) , 13-JUN-19 - 15-JUN-19. [Details]
(2019)Words for the Wise: Poetry and politics in Medieval Islamic Iran,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Dr. Moya Carey from Chester Beatty Museum (Dublin) and Dr. Lloyd Ridgeon (Reader in islamic Studies, University of Glasgow) (2019) Two talks by leading scholars in the study of the visual culture, politics and religion of Iran. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Words for the Wise: Poetry and politics in Medieval Islamic Iran, Glucksman, UCC, Cork , 28-MAY-19 - 28-MAY-19. [Details]
(2019)Cork Lifelong Learning Festival,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) Presenting a session with Dr. Rachel Woodlock on 'Introduction to Islam and Muslims: All Your Questions Answered, well, nearly!'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, UCC, Cork , 11-APR-19 - 11-APR-19. [Details]
(2019)'The Secular University',
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Professor Simon Goldhill (Centre for Resarch in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities - Cambridge University) (2019) A lecture and discussion on the parameters of a secular university in 21st Century Ireland. Organised by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 'The Secular University', UCC, Cork , 04-APR-19 - 04-APR-19. [Details]
(2019)BBC Radio Scotland's Afternoon Show (Tuesday Review),
Amanullah De Sondy with Janice Forsyth (Presenter) and Kirsty Logan and Craig Hill (2019) Reviewing BBC's Pose series on transgender lives during AIDS epidemic, Netflix's Queer Eye series 3 & BBC radio 4 podcast which examined Salman Rushdie Fatwa. [Visiting Critic], BBC Radio Scotland's Afternoon Show (Tuesday Review), Scotland , 12-MAR-19 - 12-MAR-19. [Details]
(2019)President's Athena SWAN Symposium,
Amanullah De Sondy, Moderator on 'Perspectives on intersectionality and gender equality' panel, with Professor Maggie O’Neill, Sociology, UCC, Senator Ivana Bacik, Brigid Quilligan, Irish Traveller activist, Rola Abu Zeid O’Neill UCC, Judy Walsh UCD & Patrick Sheehy, J&J. (2019) The symposium is taking intersectionality as a key focus and is keen to explore the ways in which gender crosscuts a myriad other factors including ethnicity, religious identity, class, age among other considerations. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], President's Athena SWAN Symposium, UCC, Cork , 08-MAR-19 - 09-MAR-19. [Details]
(2019)Keynote on ''The Colourful Classroom: Diversity, Pluralism and Inclusion in Ireland' at Beyond the Single Story - Intercultural Education Conference,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) A conference of the Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Education - Dublin City University (DCU) - Institute of Education. [Keynote Speaker], Keynote on ''The Colourful Classroom: Diversity, Pluralism and Inclusion in Ireland' at Beyond the Single Story - Intercultural Education Conference, Dublin, Ireland , 25-JAN-19 - 26-JAN-19. [Details]
(2019)2019 Summit - American Academy for Religion (AAR) - Members of Status and ALCF Committees,
Amanullah De Sondy (2019) AAR Leadership Groups Meeting. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], 2019 Summit - American Academy for Religion (AAR) - Members of Status and ALCF Committees, Atlanta, USA , 18-JAN-19 - 20-JAN-19. [Details]
(2018)American Academy for Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Presiding panel for Men, Masculinities, and Religion Unit and Religion in Premodern Europe and the Mediterranean Unit on 'Masculinity and Femininity in Medieval Islamic Sources'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy for Religion (AAR), Denver, USA , 19-NOV-18 - 19-NOV-18. [Details]
(2018)American Academy for Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Presiding panel for Men, Masculinities and Religion Unit, Religion, Holocaust, and Genocide Unit, and Women and Religion Unit on 'Gender, Genocide, and Sexual Violence'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy for Religion (AAR), Denver, USA , 19-NOV-18 - 19-NOV-18. [Details]
(2018)‘Beyond Borders? New Formulations in Hispanic and Lusophone Studies’,
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) This symposium aims to offer postgraduate and early-career researchers the opportunity to gather in a formative space to transverse spatial, temporal, and linguistic borders and perspectives. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ‘Beyond Borders? New Formulations in Hispanic and Lusophone Studies’, UCC, Cork , 29-JUN-18 - 29-JUN-18. [Details]
(2018)Inter-Religious Theology Program,
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Invited participant at Shalom Hartman Institute Conference. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Inter-Religious Theology Program, Jerusalem, Israel , 07-MAY-18 - 10-MAY-18. [Details]
(2018)'Sex, Sexuality and Reproduction' - Presenting paper on 'No veil on my head, no shoes on my feet – I ran outside!’: Madam Noor Jehan’s challenge to muscular Islam',
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) 32nd Irish Conference of Historians -. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 'Sex, Sexuality and Reproduction' - Presenting paper on 'No veil on my head, no shoes on my feet – I ran outside!’: Madam Noor Jehan’s challenge to muscular Islam', University College Cork, Ireland , 26-APR-18 - 28-APR-18. [Details]
(2018)Professor Adele Reinhartz (University of Ottawa, Canada) leads special film screening ‘Son of Man’ - An African Jesus,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Professor Adele Reinhartz (University of Ottawa, Canada) with Professor Nuala Finegan (Spanish/UCC Equality Committee), Dr. Karl Kitching (Director of UCC Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), Dr. Siobhan Dowling (Education), Dr. Caroline Williamson (World Languages/Violence, Conflict and Gender Research Cluster) and Bishop Paul Colton (Cork, Cloyne and Ross - Church of Ireland) (2018) Panel Discussion. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Professor Adele Reinhartz (University of Ottawa, Canada) leads special film screening ‘Son of Man’ - An African Jesus, University College Cork, Ireland , 25-APR-18 - 25-APR-18. [Details]
(2018)Conversations in Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork,,
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Presentation on 'Islam: More Talked about than Understood Part II'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations in Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork,, Cork, Ireland , 23-APR-18 - 23-APR-18. [Details]
(2018)Debating Shirk (Idolatry) in Keralam, South India: Monotheism between Tradition, Text and Performance,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Dr. Caroline Osella (Reader in Anthropology with reference to South Asia - SOAS London) (2018) South Asian monotheism. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Debating Shirk (Idolatry) in Keralam, South India: Monotheism between Tradition, Text and Performance, University College Cork, Ireland , 23-APR-18 - 23-APR-18. [Details]
(2018)Who Speaks for Christianity and Islam?,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Professor Jake Erikson, Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin and Dr. Rachel Woodlock (2018) Exploring inter and intra theology, practice and diversity. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Who Speaks for Christianity and Islam?, University College Cork, Ireland , 09-APR-18 - 09-APR-18. [Details]
(2018)Constructions of Gender in the Persianate World,
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Paper on 'Ghalib's Persian Verse: Wine, Desire and God'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Constructions of Gender in the Persianate World, University of Glasgow, Scotland , 10-MAR-18 - 10-MAR-18. [Details]
(2018)Muslim Masculinities Symposium,
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Presenting paper on 'Madam Noor Jehan of Pakistan's Challenge to Masculinity - 'Na Dupatta Sar Pe, Na Paon Mein Jhoti, Bhagi Baar''. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Muslim Masculinities Symposium, Perry World House, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA , 23-FEB-18 - 23-FEB-18. [Details]
(2018)The Harmony Interfaith Lecture Series,
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Presenting paper on 'Interfaith Dialogue and the Unspoken: Issues of Masculinity and Sexuality'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Harmony Interfaith Lecture Series, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, Wales, UK , 05-FEB-18 - 05-FEB-18. [Details]
(2018)'Human Rights: West vs East?',
Amanullah De Sondy (2018) Invited presentation to 'Human Rights and Middle East' class. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], 'Human Rights: West vs East?', Trinity College Dublin, Ireland , 26-JAN-18 - 26-JAN-18. [Details]
(2017)Aigne Postgraduate Conference, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS),
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Chairing session on 'Masculinities' at postgraduate conference with Robert Bolton (Applied Social Sciences) and Anne Mahler (English). [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Aigne Postgraduate Conference, College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences (CACSSS), Cork, Ireland , 11-DEC-17 - 11-DEC-17. [Details]
(2017)Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA) - Annual Conference - Making Human Rights Real,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Presentation on Religion and Hate Crime. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Cork Equal and Sustainable Communities Alliance (CESCA) - Annual Conference - Making Human Rights Real, St Mary's Health Campus, Gurranabraher, Cork , 04-DEC-17 - 04-DEC-17. [Details]
(2017)American Academy of Religion (AAR),
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Presenting paper on 'Madam Noor Jehan: Islam, Music, Queer Identities and the Vulnerable in Pakistan' in panel on 'Voice of the Voiceless: Music, Gender and Power in the Middle East and South Asia' within Men, Masculinities and Religions Group. Dr. Linda G. Jones (University of Pompeu Fabra) - Presiding and Professor Regula Qureshi (University of Alberta, Canada) Responding. [Conference Organising Committee Member], American Academy of Religion (AAR), Boston, USA , 18-NOV-17 - 21-NOV-17. [Details]
(2017)Clinical Pastoral Education: Exploring Islam and Muslims,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) A presentation to Cork University Hospital Chaplains on contemporary Islam issues in order to help with patient care. [Invited Oral Presentation], Clinical Pastoral Education: Exploring Islam and Muslims, Cork University Hospital, Cork , 08-NOV-17 - 08-NOV-17. [Details]
(2017)PG6004: Getting Started with Graduate Research and Generic Skills,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Presentation and Discussion on 'What is a Thesis?'. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], PG6004: Getting Started with Graduate Research and Generic Skills, University College Cork, Ireland , 20-OCT-17 - 20-OCT-17. [Details]
(2017)Keynote presentation at Muslims, Christians and Interested Doubters - A Different Conversation in an Irish Cultural Context,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) A workshop organised by the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission of the Little Sisters of the Assumption. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Keynote presentation at Muslims, Christians and Interested Doubters - A Different Conversation in an Irish Cultural Context, Dublin, Ireland , 30-SEP-17 - 30-SEP-17. [Details]
(2017)ICRA 2017 International Conference on Religion and Acceptance,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Presenting paper on Islamic Masculinities and leading a group discussion subject. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ICRA 2017 International Conference on Religion and Acceptance, Amsterdam, The Netherlands , 07-SEP-17 - 11-SEP-17. [Details]
(2017)International Colloquim: New Perspectives in Gender Studies - Islamic Masculinities - Past and Present,
Amanullah De Sondy, Dr. Linda G. Jones (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona), Dr. Ozgen Felek (Yale University) and Dr. Marta Bosch Vilarrubias (Universitat de Barcelona) (2017) International colloquim discussing the significance of masculinities studies within both Islamic and gender studies. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Colloquim: New Perspectives in Gender Studies - Islamic Masculinities - Past and Present, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain , 31-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017)Strangers and Friends: Iona Community's Island Centre,
Amanullah De Sondy and Dr. Joshua Ralston (2017) Finding out what’s strange, what’s familiar and what’s wonderful, in historic and contemporary encounters between Christianity & Islam. Drawing on traditions of song, story and sacred space to reveal the treasures of both communities of faith and the possibilities of sharing this spiritual and creative wealth. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Strangers and Friends: Iona Community's Island Centre, Island of Iona - Scotland , 01-JUL-17 - 07-JUL-17. [Details]
(2017)Birkbeck Religion on Trial: Islamic Law and Gender Justice,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) An annual showcase of topical issues in Law. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Birkbeck Religion on Trial: Islamic Law and Gender Justice, Birkbeck College, University of London (UK) , 14-JUN-17 - 14-JUN-17. [Details]
(2017)Women's Voices in Ireland - From the Decade of Revolution to the Decade of Centenaries,
A panel on Women and Career Structures, Amanullah De Sondy (Chair), Michael Rowan (Retired Army Officer), Tanja Poppelreuter (Lecturer in Architectural History and Theory at University of Ulster in Belfast), Karen Sethuraman (Church planter/pioneer and Celtic thinker) (2017) Women's Studies interdisciplinary conference on women’s voices in Ireland from the decade of revolution to the decade of centenaries. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Women's Voices in Ireland - From the Decade of Revolution to the Decade of Centenaries, University College Cork, Ireland , 10-JUN-17 - 10-JUN-17. [Details]
(2017)Keynote Address: Insider or Outsider: Presenting the Cases of Islamophobia and Homophobia,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Islamophobia and Homophobia: A One-Day Symposium. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Keynote Address: Insider or Outsider: Presenting the Cases of Islamophobia and Homophobia, University of Leicester, UK , 20-MAY-17 - 20-MAY-17. [Details]
(2017)Honest Conversations: Mission and Belief in Dialogue,
Amanullah De Sondy, Dr. Ed Kessler (Cambridge University), Rev. Dr. Fran Henderson, Rt. Rev. Dr. Russell Barr and Rev. Dr. Alison Jack (University of Edinburgh) (2017) A day conference held by The Church of Scotland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Honest Conversations: Mission and Belief in Dialogue, Glasgow, Scotland , 20-APR-17 - 20-APR-17. [Details]
(2017)Master Class: Scotland and Ireland: Religion and Enlightenment,
Amanullah De Sondy, Professor Alexander Broadie (Logic and Rhetoric, University of Glasgow) and Professor Michael Brown ( Chair in Irish, Scottish and Enlightenment History, University of Aberdeen) (2017) A Master Class looking at the connection between Scotland and Ireland through an exploration of religion and enlightenment. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Master Class: Scotland and Ireland: Religion and Enlightenment, University College Cork, Ireland , 06-APR-17 - 07-APR-17. [Details]
(2017)LGBTQ Muslims and GLITCH Film Festival Glasgow,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) A groundbreaking film festival with a unique programming focus screening film either made by LGBTIQA+ people of colour on any subject or films by directors of any identity featuring/documenting LGBTIQA+ people of colour. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], LGBTQ Muslims and GLITCH Film Festival Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland , 01-APR-17 - 02-APR-17. [Details]
(2017)Inter-Religious Theology Program,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Inter-Religious Theology Program, New York - USA , 05-MAR-17 - 09-MAR-17. [Details]
(2017)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) A presentations within the Department of Sociology at University of Limerick. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland , 27-FEB-17 - 27-FEB-17. [Details]
(2017)The Crisis of Global Islamic Masculinities and British Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) A UK conference on British Islam organised by New Horizons (London). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Global Islamic Masculinities and British Islam, London, UK , 25-FEB-17 - 26-FEB-17. [Details]
(2017)Interfaith Dialogue from Muslims' Perspectives: The France Case Study,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) A university wide event organised by The French Society, The Islamic Society and The Interfaith Society. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Interfaith Dialogue from Muslims' Perspectives: The France Case Study, NUI Galway, Ireland , 22-FEB-17 - 22-FEB-17. [Details]
(2017)Conversations in Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork,
Amanullah De Sondy (2017) Presentation on 'Islam: More Talked about than Understood'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Conversations in Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork, Ennismore, Cork , 30-JAN-17 - 30-JAN-17. [Details]
(2016)Presentation on 'Masculinity and Domestic Violence: An Islamic Case Study',
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) 16 Days of Action Against Gender Based Violence. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Presentation on 'Masculinity and Domestic Violence: An Islamic Case Study', Stirling and District Women's Aid (Scotland) , 25-NOV-16 - 25-NOV-16. [Details]
(2016)American Academy of Religion (AAR) Annual Conference,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Co-Chairing all sessions for Men, Masculinities and Religions Group and conducting business meeting for next annual conference. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], American Academy of Religion (AAR) Annual Conference, San Antonio, USA , 18-NOV-16 - 22-NOV-16. [Details]
(2016)Responding for French Film week at the Robinson Film Center on Thursday 17th November,
Amanullah De Sondy with Dr Spencer Dew and Pastor Seth Saathhof (2016) A screening and discussion of movie 'The Brand New Testament'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Responding for French Film week at the Robinson Film Center on Thursday 17th November, Shreveport, USA , 17-NOV-16 - 17-NOV-16. [Details]
(2016)Attaway Visiting Professor: Endowed Lectures on Religion Matters - Contemporary Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) The Attaway program, funded by Douglas and Marion Attaway, brings intellectuals who have made notable contributions to the public discussion of ideas to the Centenary College campus through workshops, lectures, and other interactions with members of the campus community. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Attaway Visiting Professor: Endowed Lectures on Religion Matters - Contemporary Islam, Centenary College of Louisiana, USA , 16-NOV-16 - 17-NOV-16. [Details]
(2016)God's Own Gender? Religions and their Concepts of Masculinity,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) International Conference. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], God's Own Gender? Religions and their Concepts of Masculinity, University of Münster - Cluster of Excellence ‘Religion and Politics’, the Center for Islamic Theology, and the Center of Religion and Modernity , 10-NOV-16 - 11-NOV-16. [Details]
(2016)Pantisocracy - Panti - Queen of Ireland,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Invited Guest on RTÉ Radio 1 Series hosted by Panti Bliss. [Invited Oral Presentation], Pantisocracy - Panti - Queen of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland , 31-OCT-16 - 31-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Muslims in the Media: Challenging Misconceptions,
Amanullah De Sondy with Peter Feeney (Irish Press Ombudsman), Professor Mary Hickman (London Metropolitan University) and Siraj Zaidi (Actor) (2016) A seminar to discuss Muslims in Irish media. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Muslims in the Media: Challenging Misconceptions, Dublin, Ireland , 25-OCT-16 - 25-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Wilde Stories - A live arts and music event celebrating the life and work of Oscar Wilde,
Amanullah De Sondy - reading 'The Remarkable Rocket' (2016) A celebration of Oscar Wilde in Dublin. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Wilde Stories - A live arts and music event celebrating the life and work of Oscar Wilde, Dublin's Meeting House Square , 22-OCT-16 - 22-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Race, Religion and Ethnicity in Higher Education,
Dr. Amanullah De Sondy, Mr. Olaniyi Kolawole, Dr. Karl Kitching and Professor Siobhan Mullally (UCC) (2016) Invited to present on race and ethnicity inequalities in Irish higher education for UCC Equality Week. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Race, Religion and Ethnicity in Higher Education, University College Cork , 21-OCT-16 - 21-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Miramar comes to Cork,
Amanullah De Sondy, 'Judaism, Christianity and Islam: Connections, Disconnections and Competing Claims'; Dr Stefan Reynolds (Independent Scholar), 'The Lover, the Beloved and Love: the Trinitarian Mysticism of Ramon Llull'; Prof. Cathal MacSwiney Brugha (Emeritus Professor in Decision Analytics, UCD), 'Ramon Llull and Islam, the Beginning of Dialogue'. (2016) A Symposium on the Legacy of Ramon Llull. [Oral Presentation], Miramar comes to Cork, University College Cork , 14-OCT-16 - 14-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Religion and Homosexuality,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair), Dr. Alana Vincent (Senior Lecturer in Jewish Studies, University of Chester) and Dr. Andrew Yip (Professor of Sociology, Nottingham) (2016) A discussion on religion and homosexuality in the contemporary world. Organised by LGBT Staff Network UCC. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Religion and Homosexuality, University College Cork, Ireland , 10-OCT-16 - 10-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Presenting at College Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin (1770) in favour of motion '‘This House Believes that Masculinity is Inherently Harmful’,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) The College Historical Society was founded in 1770 by Edmund Burke. It has been one of the premier intellectual forums of Ireland since its foundation. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Presenting at College Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin (1770) in favour of motion '‘This House Believes that Masculinity is Inherently Harmful’, Dublin, Ireland , 05-OCT-16 - 05-OCT-16. [Details]
(2016)Muslim Immigration in Europe: Masculinity, Politics and Law,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair), Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Member of UK Parliament, Ochill and South Perthshire), Dr. Samia Bano (Senior Lecturer in Islamic Law, SOAS) and President Michael Murphy (UCC) (2016) A discussion on Muslims in Europe and the Irish launch of 'The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities'. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Muslim Immigration in Europe: Masculinity, Politics and Law, Aula Maxima UCC , 23-SEP-16 - 23-SEP-16. [Details]
(2016)Performance & Politics & Protest - A collaboration between Drama & Theatre Studies and Women’s Studies UCC,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair), Prof. Jools Gilson (Drama & Theatre Studies UCC), Julie Kellher (Artistic Director Everyman Theatre), Dr. Sandra McAvoy (Women's Studies UCC), Sarah Thornton (Collective Encounters UK) and Pieter Verstraete (Hacettepe University in Ankara) (2016) “What’s the Academy got to do with it?” - Rountable Discussion. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Performance & Politics & Protest - A collaboration between Drama & Theatre Studies and Women’s Studies UCC, University College Cork , 14-SEP-16 - 14-SEP-16. [Details]
(2016)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Research Network on Male Bodies and Masculinities in the Middle East - Constructing Masculinities in the Middle East. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, University of Edinburgh , 09-JUL-16 - 11-JUL-16. [Details]
(2016)BodyStories - Drama and Theatre Arts UCC,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Chair discussion of Irish Premier of 'Poshida: Hidden LGBT Pakistan' by Faizan Fiaz. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], BodyStories - Drama and Theatre Arts UCC, University College Cork , 19-JUN-16 - 19-JUN-16. [Details]
(2016)The Irish Society for the Academic Study of Religions (ISASR) - Religion and Revolution,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Presenting paper on 'Robert Burns of Scotland and Mirza Ghalib of India: Religious Enlightenment, Revolution, Cultural Divides and Hegemonic Masculinity'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Irish Society for the Academic Study of Religions (ISASR) - Religion and Revolution, University College Cork, Ireland , 16-JUN-16 - 17-APR-16. [Details]
(2016)The Concept of Man/Human Being in Islam, Oriental Philology and Islamic Studies,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) For the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg and the Eugen-Biser-Foundation. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Concept of Man/Human Being in Islam, Oriental Philology and Islamic Studies, Erlangen, Germany , 19-MAY-16 - 20-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016)Religious Identity in a Context of Secularism and Extremism,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Inter-Religious Theology Program - Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Religious Identity in a Context of Secularism and Extremism, New York, USA , 15-MAY-16 - 17-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016)Lapis and Gold, The Story of the Ruzbihan Qur'an,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Presenting 'The Qur'an - At the Heart of Islam'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Lapis and Gold, The Story of the Ruzbihan Qur'an, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin , 12-MAY-16 - 12-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016)Muslim Responses to Gender,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Keynote Lecture on Islamic Masculinities at one day symposium hosted by Islam, Law and Modernity Research Group. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Muslim Responses to Gender, Durham University, UK , 07-MAY-16 - 07-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016)'This House Believes Masculinity is Damaging to Everyone' - Cambridge Union Society Debate,
Amanullah De Sondy, Dan Bell, Aditya Basrur, Mimi Turner, Martin Seagar and Ruth Sunderland (2016) The Cambridge Union is the oldest debating society in the world, as well as the largest student society in Cambridge. It remains one of the highest-ranking competitive debating chambers worldwide, and hosts a range of speakers and topical debates each term. Since 1815 the Union has been committed to the principles of free speech and of fair, open, and honest debate. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 'This House Believes Masculinity is Damaging to Everyone' - Cambridge Union Society Debate, University of Cambridge, England, UK , 05-MAY-16 - 05-MAY-16. [Details]
(2016)The Unthought in Islam: Gender Perspectives,
Amanullah De Sondy, Lloyd Ridgeon, Juliane Hammer, Maria Jaschok, Zohar Hadromi-Allouche, Samia Ansari and Yafa Shanneik (2016) Presenting paper on 'Scottish Islamic Masculinities: An Exploration'. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Unthought in Islam: Gender Perspectives, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland , 18-APR-16 - 19-APR-16. [Details]
(2016)Islam and Human Rights,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) Presenting on Islam, Human Rights and Masculinities. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam and Human Rights, Trinity College Dublin , 10-MAR-16. [Details]
(2016)Encountering the Other: Travel, Transition and Transformation,
Amanullah De Sondy, Debra Strickland, Małgorzata Krasnodębska-D’Aughton, Piaras MacEinri, Silvia Ross and Diarmuid Scully (2016) Presenting paper on ‘Mawdudi (1903-1979) – Pakistan’s Founding Father and His Construction of Masculinity and the West’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Encountering the Other: Travel, Transition and Transformation, University College Cork, Ireland , 04-MAR-16 - 04-MAR-16. [Details]
(2016)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2016) For the South Asia Institute of SOAS. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, London, England , 03-FEB-16. [Details]
(2016)Towards a Community of Respect and Dignity: A Forum Hosted by the Board of Women's Studies,
Amanullah De Sondy (Chair) with Professor Siobhan Mullaly, Dr. Michael Byrne, Dr. Linda Connolly, Mr. James Upton, Ann King, Elie Mahony and Donna O'Driscoll (2016) Proposed the panel to the Board of Women's Studies and was invited to be Chair of the forum. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Towards a Community of Respect and Dignity: A Forum Hosted by the Board of Women's Studies, University College Cork, Ireland , 25-JAN-16. [Details]
(2015)Performative and Discursive Masculinities: Intersecting Race, Religion, Ethnicity and Sexuality,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Director of the panel as part of the Men Masculinities and Religions Group of the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Performative and Discursive Masculinities: Intersecting Race, Religion, Ethnicity and Sexuality, Atlanta, Georgia , 23-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015)Interview with BBC Radio Scotland on Sunday Morning With,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Discussing his book, The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Interview with BBC Radio Scotland on Sunday Morning With, Glasgow, Scotland , 01-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) A Special Book Launch for the Al Waleed Centre for Contemporary Islam. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, Edinburgh, Scotland , 03-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015)British Muslims and Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) For the Nouhadh Muslim Integration Conference at SOAS. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], British Muslims and Islamic Masculinities, London, England , 06-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015)Teaching Sexuality and Religion to a Changing Student Body,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) A Pre-Conference Pedagogy Workshop for AAR (American Academy of Religion). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Teaching Sexuality and Religion to a Changing Student Body, Atlanta, Georgia , 20-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015)Teaching Traditions in a Different World: Masculinity and Femininity in Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) For the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Teaching Traditions in a Different World: Masculinity and Femininity in Islam, Atlanta, Georgia , 21-NOV-15. [Details]
(2015)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) For the Inner Circle Annual Retreat. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, Cape Town, South Africa , 12-SEP-15 - 18-SEP-15. [Details]
(2015)Time for Reflection,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) for the Scottish Parliament. [Oral Presentation], Time for Reflection, Edinburgh, Scotland , 23-JUN-15. [Details]
(2015)Islamic Masculinities and the Qur’an,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Sexualities and Queer Imaginaries in the Middle East Conference. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islamic Masculinities and the Qur’an, Middle East Studies, Brown University , 10-APR-15 - 11-APR-15. [Details]
(2015)Judaism, Christianity and Islam: Following God in Love and War?,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) The Good Friday Lecture at Coral Gables Church of Christ. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Judaism, Christianity and Islam: Following God in Love and War?, Coral Gables, FL, USA , 03-APR-15. [Details]
(2015)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) ‘The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities’, ‘City of Borders’. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, Advanced Research in the Humanities, Virginia Commonwealth University , 19-MAR-15 - 20-MAR-15. [Details]
(2015)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Book Talk Held by Center for the Humanities, University of Miami. [Oral Presentation], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, ‘Books&Books’, Coral Gables, FL, USA , 18-MAR-15. [Details]
(2015)Islam, Art, Gender and Sexuality – A Colloquium with Professors Amanullah De Sondy and Karen Mathews,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Co-Sponsored by College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office, Religious Studies, Art and Art History, Center for Humanities, Womens’ and Gender Studies. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam, Art, Gender and Sexuality – A Colloquium with Professors Amanullah De Sondy and Karen Mathews, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, FL, USA , 02-MAR-15. [Details]
(2015)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2015) Book Talk, Cosponsored by The Religion Department, Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Center for the Study of Public Life and the Certificate in Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory. [Oral Presentation], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, Weslayan University, CT, USA , 12-FEB-15. [Details]
(2014)AAR Annual Conference Panel Discussion of Amanullah De Sondy’s The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities (Bloomsbury Academic, 2014),
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) With Aysha Hidayatullah (presiding) and (panelists) Amir Hussain (Loyola Marymount), Tazim Kassam (Syracuse), Vincent Cornell (Emory), Michael Knight (UNC Chapel Hill), Kecia Ali (Boston University). Responding – Amanullah De Sondy. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], AAR Annual Conference Panel Discussion of Amanullah De Sondy’s The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities (Bloomsbury Academic, 2014), San Diego, CA, USA , 22-NOV-14. [Details]
(2014)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities and Femininities: An Historical and Contemporary Exploration,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) By the Middle East Studies and Religious Studies. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities and Femininities: An Historical and Contemporary Exploration, Florida International University, USA , 13-NOV-14. [Details]
(2014)Religion, Enlightenment and Gender: The Case of a Muslim Mughal Poet – Mirza Ghalib,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) 2013 / 2014 Center for the Humanities Fellows Symposium. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Religion, Enlightenment and Gender: The Case of a Muslim Mughal Poet – Mirza Ghalib, University of Miami, FL, USA , 10-OCT-14. [Details]
(2014)Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) Lecture about The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islamic Masculinities, Center for Jewish Studies, University of Rochester, NY, USA , 18-SEP-14. [Details]
(2014)The Politics of Compassion: Human Rights and Religion in Global Health Development,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) By Rollins School of Public Health – Interfaith Health Program, Joseph W. Blount Center for Health and Human Rights, Hubert Department of Global Health with co-sponsors Graduate Division of Religion, Institute for Developing Nations, Studies in Sexualities, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, Islamic Civilisations Studies Program, Emory Global Health Institute, Religion and Public Health Collaborative and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Politics of Compassion: Human Rights and Religion in Global Health Development, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA , 02-JUL-14. [Details]
(2014)Islam: Belief and Practice,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) at Riviera Presbyterian Church. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam: Belief and Practice, Miami, FL, USA , 27-APR-14. [Details]
(2014)Arab-Muslim Sexualities: The Desire for Liberation,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) Modalities of Engagement and Desire Around Abdellah Taïa. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Arab-Muslim Sexualities: The Desire for Liberation, University of Miami, FL, USA , 03-APR-14 - 04-APR-14. [Details]
(2014)Black Jews – a Roundtable Discussion,
Amanullah De Sondy (2014) Panel Discussion on African American Jewry. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Black Jews – a Roundtable Discussion, Florida International University, USA , 23-FEB-14. [Details]
(2013)Teaching “Straight” Sexuality and Gender in Religious Studies,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) For the Women and Religion Section and Gay Men and Religion Group and Lesbian-Feminist Issues in Religion Group and Men, Masculinities, and Religion Group and Womanist Approaches to Religion and Society Group and Women of Color Scholarship, Teaching, and Activism at the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Teaching “Straight” Sexuality and Gender in Religious Studies, Baltimore, MD, USA , 24-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013)British Pakistani Masculinities: Longing and Belonging,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) For the Religion and Politics Section and Religion and Sexuality Group and Religion in Europe Group and Religion, Colonialism, and Postcolonialism Group at the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], British Pakistani Masculinities: Longing and Belonging, Baltimore, MD, USA , 24-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013)Intersection of Queer Studies and Religion Workshop,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Interdisciplinary Innovations in the Study of Religion and Gender: Postcolonial, Post-Secular and Queer Perspectives. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Intersection of Queer Studies and Religion Workshop, Barnard College, New York City, NY, USA , 20-NOV-13 - 21-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013)Intersection of Queer Studies and Religion Public Roundtable,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Interdisciplinary Innovations in the Study of Religion and Gender: Postcolonial, Post-Secular and Queer Perspectives. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Intersection of Queer Studies and Religion Public Roundtable, Barnard College, New York City, NY, USA , 20-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013)How Islam Saved the Jews,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Respondent to Professor David Wasserstein of Vanderbilt University. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], How Islam Saved the Jews, Jewish Museum of Florida, Miami Beach, FL, USA , 10-NOV-13. [Details]
(2013)“An Overview of Islamic Thought and Practice” and “Panoramic View of the Middle East”,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) At the Center for Judaic Studies, University of Miami. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], “An Overview of Islamic Thought and Practice” and “Panoramic View of the Middle East”, Miami, FL, USA , 24-OCT-13. [Details]
(2013)The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Department of Modern Languages and Literatures in conjunction with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and the Minor in LGBTQ Studies. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Crisis of Islamic Masculinities, University of Miami, FL, USA , 14-OCT-13. [Details]
(2013)Islam and Music,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Music within the Theoretical Frameworks of Religion/Theology, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Pluralism and Politics. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam and Music, Frost School of Music, University of Miami, FL, USA , 07-OCT-13 - 09-OCT-13. [Details]
(2013)Jerusalem – One City – Three Faiths,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Middle Eastern Studies Society's Fall Introduction Lecture Series. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Jerusalem – One City – Three Faiths, Middle East Studies Society, University of Miami, FL, USA , 03-OCT-13. [Details]
(2013)British Pakistani Masculinity: Longing and Belonging,
Amanullah De Sondy (2013) Summer Institute of the Human Rights Campaign LGBT Scholarship and Mentorship Program. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], British Pakistani Masculinity: Longing and Belonging, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA , 24-AUG-13. [Details]
(2012)Men in Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) for the winter gathering of the Muslim Institute. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Men in Islam, Salisbury, England , 30-NOV-12. [Details]
(2012)Rethinking Hegemonic Masculinities after Twenty-Five Years,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) For the Men, Masculinities, and Religions Group at the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Rethinking Hegemonic Masculinities after Twenty-Five Years, Chicago, IL, USA , 19-NOV-12. [Details]
(2012)Gender and Sexuality in Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) a guest lecture at Florida International University. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Gender and Sexuality in Islam, Miami, FL, USA , 02-NOV-12. [Details]
(2012)Islamic Studies, Gender and Sexuality,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Summer Institute of the Human Rights Campaign LGBT Scholarship and Mentorship Program. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islamic Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA , 08-AUG-12. [Details]
(2012)British Muslim Masculinities in Twentieth-Century Britain,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Symposium on Men,Masculinities, and Religious Change. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], British Muslim Masculinities in Twentieth-Century Britain, University of Cambridge, England , 20-APR-12. [Details]
(2012)Islamic Masculinity and Femininity in the Arab/Muslim World: Between the Chaste and Hedonists,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) Lecture by Dr Amanullah De Sondy. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islamic Masculinity and Femininity in the Arab/Muslim World: Between the Chaste and Hedonists, University of Miami, FL, USA , 27-MAR-12. [Details]
(2012)Islam, Terrorism, and Al-Qaeda,
Amanullah De Sondy (2012) For the Department of International Studies and Political Science. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islam, Terrorism, and Al-Qaeda, University of Miami, FL, USA , 22-FEB-12. [Details]
(2011)Qur’an Reading,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) at St Mary's Cathedral. [Invited Oral Presentation], Qur’an Reading, Glasgow, Scotland , 22-DEC-11. [Details]
(2011)Sufism after the 'Linguistic Turn',
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) For the Study of Islam section and Islamic Mysticism group, American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Sufism after the 'Linguistic Turn', San Francisco, CA, USA , 21-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)Critical Theory and the Performance of Postmodern Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) For the Men, Masculinities, and Religions group, American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Critical Theory and the Performance of Postmodern Masculinities, San Francisco, CA, USA , 21-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)Beyond Identity Politics,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) For the LGBTIQ Persons in the Profession Committee, American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting,. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Beyond Identity Politics, San Francisco, CA, USA , 19-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)Ghita el Khayat: Arab Questions from Morocco,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) With Ghita el Khayat, Christina Civantos, Amanullah De Sondy, Ralph Heyndels, and Rachida Primov. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Ghita el Khayat: Arab Questions from Morocco, University of Miami, FL, USA , 01-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)Arab Questions from Morocco,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) By the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Africana Studies Program, and Minor in Arabic Studies Program. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Arab Questions from Morocco, University of Miami, FL, USA , 01-NOV-11. [Details]
(2011)Discussion of 'Circumstance',
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) A 'Cinema Conversations' Event. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Discussion of 'Circumstance', Coral Gables Art Cinema, Coral Gables, FL , 25-OCT-11. [Details]
(2011)Introduction to Asian Religions and Cultures,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Master of Arts in International Administration. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Introduction to Asian Religions and Cultures, University of Miami, FL, USA , 05-OCT-11. [Details]
(2011)Introduction to Islam and Muslims,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) for University of Miami’s Master of Arts in International Administration Program. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Introduction to Islam and Muslims, University of Miami, FL, USA , 28-SEP-11. [Details]
(2011)Islam, Masculinities, and Peace,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) O’Neil Inter-religious Lecture Series. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam, Masculinities, and Peace, St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens, FL, USA , 21-SEP-11. [Details]
(2011)“An Overview of Islamic Thought and Practice” and “Panoramic View of the Middle East”,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) At the Center for Judaic Studies, University of Miami. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], “An Overview of Islamic Thought and Practice” and “Panoramic View of the Middle East”, Miami, FL, USA , 13-SEP-11. [Details]
(2011)The Changing Face of the Arab and Muslim World: Reflections, Critiques, and Challenges,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) for Everest Capital’s Emerging Markets Forum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Changing Face of the Arab and Muslim World: Reflections, Critiques, and Challenges, Miami, FL, USA , 06-APR-11 - 06-AUG-11. [Details]
(2011)Islamic Studies, Gender, and Sexuality,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Summer Institute, Human Rights Campaign LGBT Scholarship and Mentorship Program. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islamic Studies, Gender, and Sexuality, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA , 03-AUG-11. [Details]
(2011)Modern South Asian Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Department of Comparative Religion’s South Asian Masculinities Symposium. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Modern South Asian Masculinities, Miami University, OH, USA , 30-APR-11. [Details]
(2011)Masculinity in Question: An Exploration of Images of Masculinity in India and Pakistan between the 18th and 21st Centuries,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Discussion Exploring our Perception of and Ideas on Masculinity. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Masculinity in Question: An Exploration of Images of Masculinity in India and Pakistan between the 18th and 21st Centuries, Handwerker Gallery, Ithaca College, NY, USA , 06-APR-11. [Details]
(2011)Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century Islamic Perceptions of the Religious ‘Other’,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) The Reception of the Religious Other in Intercultural Exchange Symposium. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century Islamic Perceptions of the Religious ‘Other’, University of Bochum, Germany , 11-MAR-11. [Details]
(2011)The Importance of Studying and Understanding Asian Religions in Our Western Worlds,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) A class through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], The Importance of Studying and Understanding Asian Religions in Our Western Worlds, Miami, FL, USA , 07-MAR-11. [Details]
(2011)A Jihad for Love,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) InterFaithOUT Presents Film Series to Promote Dialogue About Spirituality and LGBTQ Identity, SAVE Dade Miami and Wolfsonian Museum. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], A Jihad for Love, Florida International University, Miami Beach, FL USA , 27-FEB-11. [Details]
(2011)Islam, Christianity, and Judaism: The Challenge of Pluralism in the Arab/Muslim World Today,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Lenten Program at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and School. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam, Christianity, and Judaism: The Challenge of Pluralism in the Arab/Muslim World Today, Fort Lauderdale, FL. USA , 28-FEB-11. [Details]
(2011)The Time That Remains,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) Cosford Cinema, Kenneth Lettman Foundation Film Series. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], The Time That Remains, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA , 24-FEB-11. [Details]
(2011)What Does It Mean to Be a Muslim Man in the 21st Century,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) at Southern Methodist University. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], What Does It Mean to Be a Muslim Man in the 21st Century, Dallas, TX, USA , 11-FEB-11. [Details]
(2011)Introduction to Buddhism,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) for the Ocean Reef Series on World Religions. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Introduction to Buddhism, Key Largo, FL, USA , 05-FEB-11. [Details]
(2011)Introduction to Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2011) for the Ocean Reef Series on World Religions. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Introduction to Islam, Key Largo, FL, USA , 22-JAN-11. [Details]
(2010)Giving Voice: Overcoming Islamophobia and Homophobia,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) Building Coalitions to Reduce Discrimination. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Giving Voice: Overcoming Islamophobia and Homophobia, School of Law, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA , 02-DEC-10. [Details]
(2010)Review of Bjorn Krondorfer, ed., Men and Masculinities in Christianity and Judaism,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) For the Men, Masculinities, and Religions Group of the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Review of Bjorn Krondorfer, ed., Men and Masculinities in Christianity and Judaism, Atlanta, GA, USA , 01-NOV-10. [Details]
(2010)Islamic Masculinities and the Role of Women in Interfaith Dialogue,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) Preliminary Conference of the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islamic Masculinities and the Role of Women in Interfaith Dialogue, Atlanta, GA, USA , 29-OCT-10. [Details]
(2010)'Islam and Its Contemporary Challenges' and Religions of Asia and Their Contemporary Challenges,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) For University of Miami’s Master of Arts in International Administration Program. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 'Islam and Its Contemporary Challenges' and Religions of Asia and Their Contemporary Challenges, Miami, FL, USA , 22-SEP-10. [Details]
(2010)Islamic Masculinities,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) Challenges and Implications Posed by Qur'anic Masculinities on the Study of Islam and Muslims. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islamic Masculinities, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA , 11-MAR-10. [Details]
(2010)Hedonistic Islamic Masculinity,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) Dissecting Mirza Ghalib's Hedonistic Islamic Masculinity. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Hedonistic Islamic Masculinity, Boston University, MS, USA , 04-MAR-10 - 05-MAR-10. [Details]
(2010)Islamic Masculinities: An Exploration And Discussion”,,
Amanullah De Sondy (2010) for Expanding the Circle: Creating an Inclusive Environment in Higher Education for LGBTQ Students and Studies. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islamic Masculinities: An Exploration And Discussion”,, San Francisco, CA, USA , 26-FEB-10. [Details]
(2009)A Qur’anic Masculinity or Masculinities: Challenging the Parameters of Islamic Theology, Faith, and Practice through the Exploration of the Social Constructions of Gender and Submission to God,
Amanullah De Sondy (2009) For the Men’s Studies and Religion Group of the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], A Qur’anic Masculinity or Masculinities: Challenging the Parameters of Islamic Theology, Faith, and Practice through the Exploration of the Social Constructions of Gender and Submission to God, Monstreal, QC, Canada , 09-NOV-09. [Details]
(2009)Islam, Masculinity, and Sexuality,
Amanullah De Sondy (2009) for the Conference on Faith, Homophobia, and Human Rights. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islam, Masculinity, and Sexuality, London, England , 16-MAY-09. [Details]
(2009)Islam, Gender and Masculinity,
Amanullah De Sondy (2009) Given as Visiting Professor in Islam, School of Law and Social Science. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam, Gender and Masculinity, Glasgow, Scotland , 18-FEB-09. [Details]
(2009)Challenging the Parameters: Islamic Studies and the Veil of Masculinity,
Amanullah De Sondy (2009) Religious Studies Seminar. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Challenging the Parameters: Islamic Studies and the Veil of Masculinity, School of Divinity, New College, University of Edinburgh, Scotland , 11-FEB-09. [Details]
(2008)Islam: The Ugly and the Beautiful,
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) at Saint Columba's Roman Catholic High School. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam: The Ugly and the Beautiful, Fife, Scotland . [Details]
(2008)Islam, Logic, Rationality, and the Future of Scottish Muslims,
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) for the Saltire Society's 'Salons Philosophique'. [Keynote Speaker], Islam, Logic, Rationality, and the Future of Scottish Muslims, Scotland , 09-DEC-08. [Details]
(2008)Interrogating Islamic Masculinities (co-organizer),
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) For the Study of Islam Section of the American Academy of Religion. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Interrogating Islamic Masculinities (co-organizer), Chicago, IL, USA , 02-NOV-08. [Details]
(2008)Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib: A 19th Century Mughal Poet Performing Spiritual Hedonisms through Art,
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) International Symposium on Art, Religion, Identity. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib: A 19th Century Mughal Poet Performing Spiritual Hedonisms through Art, University of Glasgow, Scotland , 24-SEP-08. [Details]
(2008)“Teaching Islam between Islamophobia and Islamophilia,
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) for the Association for the Teaching of Religious Education in Scotland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], “Teaching Islam between Islamophobia and Islamophilia, Dublane, Scotland , 09-MAY-08 - 10-MAY-08. [Details]
(2008)Time for Reflection,
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) for the Scottish Parliament. [Oral Presentation], Time for Reflection, Edinburgh, Scotland , 07-MAY-08. [Details]
(2008)Islam: A Critical Inquiry,
Amanullah De Sondy (2008) at the United Free Church. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam: A Critical Inquiry, Glasgow, Scotland , 03-MAY-08. [Details]
(2007)Islam: The Ugly and the Beautiful,
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) at Stonelaw High School. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Islam: The Ugly and the Beautiful, Rutherglen, Scotland . [Details]
(2007)Islam in Scotland,
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) for Interfaith Week Scotland. [Oral Presentation], Islam in Scotland, Dumbarton, Scotland , 29-NOV-07. [Details]
(2007)Freedom Is Not Coming: Palestine and Tibet,
Amanullah De Sondy (2007) for the Edinburgh Festival of Spirituality and Peace. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Freedom Is Not Coming: Palestine and Tibet, Edinburgh, Scotland , 11-AUG-07. [Details]
(2006)Screening of Ae Fonde Kiss (dir. Ken Loach),
Amanullah De Sondy (2006) at One Glasgow: Valuing Diversity and Challenging Discrimination Week in Bute Hall,. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Screening of Ae Fonde Kiss (dir. Ken Loach), University of Glasgow, Scotland , 22-FEB-06. [Details]
(2006)A Male and Female God Made Us: Exploring Images of Masculinity in Islam,
Amanullah De Sondy (2006) at the Festival of Spirituality and Peace. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], A Male and Female God Made Us: Exploring Images of Masculinity in Islam, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Edinburgh, Scotland , 16-AUG-06. [Details]
(2005)Philanthropy and Social Justice: A Thematic Approach for Interreligious Dialogue,
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) Nostra Aetate Today Conference. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Philanthropy and Social Justice: A Thematic Approach for Interreligious Dialogue, Gregorian Pontifical University, Rome, Italy , 25-SEP-05. [Details]
(2005)Funding Change: International Perspectives on Social Justice Philanthropy,
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) Invited Respondent and Key Islam Expert. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Funding Change: International Perspectives on Social Justice Philanthropy, City University, New York, NY, USA , 18-MAY-05 - 20-MAY-05. [Details]
(2005)Muslims in Britain Pre- and Post-9/11,
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) At International Islamic University. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Muslims in Britain Pre- and Post-9/11, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia , 07-MAR-05. [Details]
(2005)Philanthropy for Social Justice and British Muslims,
Amanullah De Sondy (2005) For the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Birmingham. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Philanthropy for Social Justice and British Muslims, West Midlands, England , 17-FEB-05. [Details]
(2004)Philanthropy for Social Justice in British Muslim Societies,
Amanullah De Sondy (2004) For the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Glasgow. [Keynote Speaker], Philanthropy for Social Justice in British Muslim Societies, Glasgow, Scotland . [Details]
(2004)Philanthropy for Social Justice in British Muslim Societies,
Amanullah De Sondy (2004) Ford Foundation Conference, TUSEV Turkey and Sabanci University. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Philanthropy for Social Justice in British Muslim Societies, Istanbul, Turkey (Sept 2004) . [Details]
(2004)Islamophobia in Scotland,
Amanullah De Sondy (2004) for the Holyrood Conference on Islamophobia. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Islamophobia in Scotland, Scotland - Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in the city centre , 14-JUN-04. [Details]
(2003)Islam: Hope of Peace?,
Amanullah De Sondy (2003) Offering Hope to the World, for the University of Dundee Chaplaincy. [Keynote Speaker], Islam: Hope of Peace?, Dundee, Scotland , 21-OCT-03. [Details]

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
UCC Athena Swan Silver Working Group 2: Increasing Staff Representation: Recruitment, Promotion and Career Member2023 /
NUI Working Group Working Group on Human Rights Principles member2023 /
UCC Race Equality Forum Chair2020 / 2023
UCC Equality Committee Member2020 /
UCC Academic Council Member2020 /
Athena SWAN Working Group - Staff Data Member2019 / 2020
Athena SWAN University Steering Group Member2018 /
Athena SWAN CACSSS Steering Group Member2018 /
UCC Graduate Studies Committee Member2015 / 2018
UCC Violence, Conflict and Gender Cluster Member2015 /
UCC North American Regional Working Group Member2015 /
UCC Blackstone LaunchPad Cross Campus Stewardship Council Representative for the College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences2015 / 2020
UCC Master of Arts in Contemporary Religions Co-ordinator2015 /
Men, Masculinities, and Religions Group of the American Academy of Religion Co-Chair2014 / 2019
American Academy of Religion (AAR) - Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, & Queer Persons in the Profession Member2018 / 2021

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
University College Cork Senior Lecturer In Contemporary Islam07-SEP-15 /
University College Cork Acting Head of School - Asian Studies22-JAN-18 / 03-SEP-18
University College Cork Co-Instructor of Master Class Module: "Contemporary Theoretical Paradigms in the Humanities and Social Sciences"03-MAR-16 / 04-MAR-16
University of Glasgow Convener of Distance Learning Course in Islam/
University of Miami, Department of Religious Studies Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies15-AUG-12 / 15-MAY-15
American University in Rome Visiting Professor in Islamic Studies01-MAR-14 / 15-MAR-14
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa Visiting Professor in Islamic Studies01-MAY-12 / 15-MAY-12
University of Miamii, Department of Religious Studies Visiting Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies15-AUG-10 / 15-MAY-12
Ithaca College Assistant Professor of World Religions15-AUG-09 / 15-MAY-10
Strathclyde University, Department of Education Visiting Lecturer in Education20-AUG-07 / 15-MAY-07
University of Stirling, Department of Religious Studies Visiting Lecturer in Islam20-SEP-05 / 15-MAY-06
University of Glasgow Research Fellow30-JUN-03 / 30-JUN-05

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
2009University of Glasgow Ph.D.Theology and Religious Studies
2008International Summer School, University of Birmingham DiplomaReligion and Public Life
2003University of Abertay Dundee Masters of LiteratureIslamic and Jerusalem Studies
2002University of Stirling BA (Hons)Religious Studies with Education Studies and the Diploma in Education
2001Zarqa Private University CertificateAdvanced Course in Arabic Language and Grammar
1997European Institute of Islamic Studies in Châteaux Chinon CertificateArabic

Languages

 LanguageReadingWritingSpeaking
English
Urdu
Scots
Rekhta
Punjabi
Arabic

Journal Activities

 JournalRoleTo / From
Crosscurrents Co-Editor09-DEC-20 -

Other Activities

 Description

Invited to celebrate The Scottish Bard, Robert Burns Supper, hosted by Scottish Government in Ireland, held at Chocolate Factory Dublin, Ireland on January 24th 2020


Welsh Government Office in Ireland invite to a networking reception hosted by UCC President, Prof John O’Halloran on Thursday 13th October 2022

Burns celebration celebrated online. Organised by Scottish Government in Ireland on February 3rd 2022.

Invited by UK Ambassador to Ireland, Paul Johnston and Head of the Scottish Government in Ireland, Katy McNeil to the ‘Literary Cities: Edinburgh’ launch in the Museum of Literature Ireland Dublin on Tuesday 15th March at 7pm.

A celebration of cultural connections with Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Fringe Festival hosted by John Webster, Head of the Scottish Government in Ireland. Held at the Chocolate Factory in Dublin, Ireland. Friday 11th October 2019

A celebration with a panel of rugby stars, past and present. Hosted by the British Ambassador (Robin Barnett) in association with the Scottish and Welsh Government at the British Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. Wednesday 2nd October 2019

Invited to celebrate the British Ambassador (Robin Barnett) Summer Garden Party in Dublin (September 4th 2019)

Invited to observe plenary meeting, chaired by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to discuss a wide range of important issues to achieving diversity and effective integration in Ireland.  Thursday 4 July, 2019. 

Invited to participate in The Scottish Government and the Royal Irish Academy breakfast and public conversation with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with journalist Dearbhail McDonald (Private meet and greet). May 27th 2019. 

Invited to participate in event to celebrate the deepening links between Dublin and Glasgow. Invited by British Ambassador, Robin Barnett and Head of the Scottish Government Office in Ireland, John Webster. Friday 10th May 2019 at British Embassy (Dublin).

Invited to celebrate St. David's Day at National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. Hosted by the Welsh Government in Ireland on Thursday 21st February 2019.

Invited external assesor to Trinity College Dublin's School of Religion in their appointment of assistant professor in classical Islamic religious thought and dialogue. (January 2019)

Invited to celebrate The Scottish Bard, Robert Burns. Burns Supper held at Christ Church Cathedral Crypt, Dublin, Ireland on January 25th 2018 and Chocolate Factory (Dublin) on January 25th 2019.

Invited to participate in opening night with President Michael D. Higgins celebrating 50 years of Chester Beatty's gift to Ireland on Thursday 18th October 2018

Invited to meet and greet with the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop MSP at the British Embassy prior to a general celebration at Royal Dublin Society. (5:45pm-10pm, Thursday 30th November 2017)

Reviewer for Columbia University Press, Routledge; Palgrave Macmillan; Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Political Theology Journal; Religion and Gender Journal; Journal for Theology, Literature and the Arts; Exemplar: The Journal of South Asian Studies, Journal of Religion and Literature and Society for Contemporary Thought and the Islamicate World Review (SCTIW)

Teaching Activities

Teaching Interests

Ph.D Students in Islamic Studies
Melyssa Haffaf (Department of Modern languages and Literatures, University of Miami) (Completed 2018)
Natalie Ghosn (Law, University of Miami) (Completed 2019)
Isral Naska (Indonesia) (Submitted, awaiting viva 2023)

Contact details

  • Amanullah De Sondy
    Head of Department & Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam
  • amanullah.desondy@ucc.ie
  • University College Cork
    Study of Religions, ORB 2.16
    College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences
    Cork, Ireland
  • +353 (0)21 490 2895

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