Inaugural Week
Scott Alexander
Dr. Scott Alexander is Associate Professor of Islam and Director of Catholic-Muslim Studies at
Catholic Theological Union.
His academic career has been dedicated to the study of Islam in the context of his broader training as an historian of religions. His teaching and research interests include medieval Muslim sectarianism, the mystical traditions of Muslim spirituality, Quranic studies, and the history and future of Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue. He is editor of Sisters: Women, Religion, and Leadership in Christianity and Islam .