Month: March 2015

The Cambridge Muslim College invites applications for the post of Research Fellow to be based at the College’s facility in Cambridge, United Kingdom, for one academic year with effect from 1 October 2015. Full details are here: Research Fellow Vacancy Further details on the post of Research Fellow at CMC are here.  For any questions and further particulars please contact […]

The applications process for entry to the CMC’s Diploma in Contextual Islamic Studies & Leadership is now open.  The programme, lasting from September 2015 until July 2016, helps those who already possess significant knowledge in the Islamic Sciences to develop and implement their knowledge effectively in Britain today.  The entry criteria are outlined here. For the application form and further […]

Jonas Slaats visited CMC recently to tell us about the English translation of his book Halal Monk: A Christian on a Journey through Islam, which is published this month. It takes the form of a series of interviews with unusual Muslim thinkers, artists and writers from around the world, seen through the optic of the author’s own concern with dialogue and […]

CMC will be holding a public lecture on Wednesday 11th March entitled ‘Gandhi, Islam and the Principles of Non-Violence (Ahimsa) and Attachment to Truth (Satyagraha)’.   The event takes place at the Cambridge Muslim College, starting at 6.30pm.  All are welcome. This lecture will mainly explore the influence of Islamic practices on the nature and development of Gandhi’s satyagraha movement, and […]

CMC is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Affiliate Research Fellow. Timothy Saunders holds a doctorate in Theology and School Leadership from Liverpool Hope University, and has pursued a career in headmastership. His books include Faith in School Leadership (2004).  Further details on Dr Saunders’ activities here and on his website, Islamic Renaissance.

The Cambridge Muslim College, on behalf of partner institution the Centre for Islam and Medicine (CiM), was pleased to welcome scholars, researchers and students for a one-day training seminar with Dr Aasim Padela. Dr Padela is Director of the Initiative on Islam and Medicine, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Students and volunteers participated in a training […]