farid esack, february 17-21, 2005

Dr. Farid Esack, an Islamic scholar from South Africa will be on campus as part of the 2nd Annual Midwest Regional Black History Month Conference February 17-21, 2005. Dr. Esack is currently the Besl Chair in Ethics, Religion and Society at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The goal of the visit is to expose students, staff, faculty and residents of Decorah to an Islamic scholar who is greatly concerned about the tensions that result from religious isolationism. Prof. Esack demonstrates how people of all faith traditions are called by God to unite and work together to oppose oppression and injustice in the world.

Tentative Schedule

Friday, February 18

10:00 a.m. Speak at Daily Chapel, opening chapel service for the Midwest Regional Black History Month Conference

Afternoon, present paper at Conference panel discussion and book signing-- "Powerlessness" & "Less-powerness"--Toward the Liberation of Liberation Theology

Saturday, February 19

Question/answer period with students returning from South Africa over J-term

Meet with the the Muslim Student Association and Allies (MSAA)

Sunday, February 20

4:00 p.m. Public lecture and book signing, "Good Muslims and Bad Muslims: Constructing a Suitable Muslim Bride for the Empire" Recital Hall in Center for Faith and Life with reception following.

Monday, February 21

Visit Introduction to Islam class

See link above for a complete c.v. of Farid Esack.

For more information about this event contact Vocation Program Secretary Connie Barclay at barcco01@luther.edu

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