Truman Scholarship
Patrick McCabe, a Political Science and Arabic double major and AL/SC Honors Program and Peace Studies minor received the prestigious Truman Scholarship. Congratulations, Patrick!…
News
Pope Francis appoints Notre Dame theologian to commission for Catholic-Muslim dialogue
The appointment lasts five years, and the commission meets annually in Rome to debrief and advise on the Church’s relations with Muslims.
New Course: Intro to Arabic Culture and Civilization
MELC 10101: Introduction to Arabic Culture and Civilization taught by Ghada Bualuan, MW 12:30-1:45. No Arabic Required! Satisfies the University Literature Requirement!
New Course: The 1001 Nights
The Thousand and One Nights, also known as the Arabian Nights, is a collection of tales originated in the Arab lands that has become a masterpiece of world literature. These enchanting stories, framed by the tale of Scheherazade (or Shahrazad), have enjoyed a widespread and varied reputation over the centuries and across cultures.
Jay Rowley '11 Honored as Part of Inaugural Domer Dozen
Congratulations to Jay Rowley, an alumnus of the Arabic Program, on being honored as one of the inaugural Domer Dozen, an award given to graduates 32 years old and younger in recognition for their significant contributions and extraordinary dedication to making a difference. Rowley, one of 12 honorees, is being recognized for his work promoting security in the Middle East. …
Graduation 2019 photos
Arabic Cultural Night sign-up
Sign up now to participate in the annual Arabic Cultural Night to be held April 28th. This event will give you the opportunity to practice and hone your Arabic language skills in an informal and fun atmosphere.…
Prof. Abdulsater Wins Prestigious Book Award
Professor Hussein Abdulsater has been awarded "The World Award for Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" for his book, Shi'i Doctrine, Mu'tazili Theology: al-Sharif al-Murtada and Imami Discourse. The award honors works in the fields of Islamic studies and Iranian studies.
In Shi'i Doctrine, Mu'tazili Theology: al-Sharif al-Murtada and Imami Discourse…
Book: Shi'i Doctrine, Mu'tazili Theology al-Sharif al-Murtada and Imami Discourse
New in Paperback
Shi'i Doctrine, Mu'tazili Theology
al-Sharif al-Murtada and Imami Discourse
Hussein Ali Abdulsater
Published by Edinburgh University Press
This book presents the contribution of al-Sharif al-Murtada (d. 1044) of Baghdad, the thinker most responsible for this irreversible change, which remains central to Imami identity. It analyses his intellectual project and establishes the dynamic context which prompted him to pour the old wine of Shi'i doctrine into the new wineskin of systematic Mu'tazili theology.…
Li Guo
Professor Li Guo, in the Department of Classics and the Program in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies had an interview recently published in a major Chinese newspaper on the current state of Arabic-Islamic Studies in the West.
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Arabic Club T-Shirts
Arabic T-Shirts are in!!!
The Shirt alone will be sold for $12.00
Dues of $10.00
They also have the spectacular deal of
The Shirt and Dues for $15.00 (you save $7.00)
Please fill out the interest survey below by Friday (Nov. 9) of this week.
Join Arabic Club!
If you have any questions or would like to join the Arabic Club, please contact arabicnd@nd.edu.
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Arabic Table Talk
Practice speaking Arabic at the CSLC Mondays 1:00-2:00 pm!
Karen Neis (B.A. '16)
Karen Neis (B.A., '16) publishes illustrated children's book about emperor Charlemagne's Elephant. Her thesis was advised by Li Guo, Professor of Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies. …
How the liberal arts at Notre Dame helped a first-generation American find her voice
Sara Abdel-Rahim ’17 found her voice in the liberal arts — and she amplified it through research, internships, and leadership roles on campus. As a first-generation American citizen, the political science and Arabic major wants to battle against cultural and religious discrimination.
Graduation 2018 photos
Leanne Van Allen '18
Leanne is a Program of Liberal Studies and International Economics - Arabic double major from Orlando, Florida.
Erin Hayes '18
Erin Hayes is graduating with majors in Political Science and Arabic and a certificate in International Security Studies.
"C.J." Pine '17
"C.J." Pine, an Arabic and peace studies major, was named Valedictorian '2017. CJ is currently serving as Peace Process and Programming Specialist with the U.S. Department of State.
A global education prepares Arabic major for career in U.S. Department of Justice
For Victoria Braga ’11, a semester in Egypt as an undergraduate gave her a new perspective on the United States — and shaped her future career path. Braga came to Notre Dame with an interest in international relations, but her study abroad experience inspired her to pursue a career as an attorney and a position in the U.S. government. Today, the Arabic and political science major works as a trial attorney in the appellate section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration Litigation.