Call for Applications: Research Associates for “Social Contexts of Rebellion in Early Islamic Period” University of Hamburg, April 1, 2021 – March 3, 2023

Applications should include a cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificate(s), and contact details for two referees. Applicants should indicate their preference for category 1 or 2; PhD proposals focusing on select case studies from within either category of rebellion are very welcome. Please send applications by 31 December 2020 to: hannah-lena.hagemann@uni-hamburg.de … Continue reading Call for Applications: Research Associates for “Social Contexts of Rebellion in Early Islamic Period” University of Hamburg, April 1, 2021 – March 3, 2023

Research Associate: “Social Contexts of Rebellion in the Early Islamic Period” at the University of Hamburg

From the University of Hamburg: The Emmy Noether project “Social Contexts of Rebellion in the Early Islamic Period” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) will study four categories of revolt in the ‘long 8th century’ (c. 692-816 CE). These four sub-projects comprise i) rebellions led by tribal notables; ii) revolts that made claims to … Continue reading Research Associate: “Social Contexts of Rebellion in the Early Islamic Period” at the University of Hamburg

Online lecture: ʿAlid and Kharijite Revolts, May 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am ET

From the organizers: Dear colleagues, You are cordially invited to the next instalment in our online lecture series on social contention in the pre-modern period. On 17 May, at 4 pm CEST, Teresa Bernheimer will give a paper on "ʿAlid and Kharijite Revolts in the First Two Centuries of Islam: A Comparative Re-Assessment". To register and … Continue reading Online lecture: ʿAlid and Kharijite Revolts, May 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am ET