The Khatib Program in Religion and Dialogue at the University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg, VA)
03/30/2023
Got an anonymous question about queerness in interpretations of religious texts? Drop it here and it may be answered at our upcoming panel!
Queering the Text Q&A Leave your anonymous questions for our panelists here!
03/30/2023
Zoom link: https://umw-sso.zoom.us/j/88565355142
Please join us for our panel discussion featuring Dr. Jennifer Barry, Dr. Karina Martin Hogan, Dr. Laura Carlson Hasler, and Dr. Lynn Huber! Mark your calendars: April 20, 2023 at 6pm. We'll see you (virtually) there! More information on panelists will be posted soon, as well as a form to send ANONYMOUS questions for our panelists.
07/01/2022
Meet the intern! Tabitha Robinson, UMW '24, is the Interreligious Dialogue Research Coordinator for the Khatib Program. She is a double major in English and Religious Studies and also works as the Opinion Editor for the Weekly Ringer . Her passion for communicating lofty ideas in a down-to-earth way, and her interest in fostering respect among members of different religions, led her to this program. In her free time, Tabitha loves thrifting, running, cooking, and watching the Golden Girls.
06/17/2022
Dr. Mehdi Aminrazavi is the inaugural director of the Khatib Program! A native of Iran, Dr. Aminrazavi has been published in both Persian and English and translated from Persian and Arabic into English. He has received a number of awards in the United States and internationally and is a member of the American Academy of Religion, the American Philosophical Association, and the Middle Eastern Society of America. B.A., M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., Temple University. He is also a favorite professor of Philosophy and Religion and Co-Director of the Leidecker Center for Asian Studies at Mary Wash.
06/10/2022
Welcome everyone!! We are the Khatib Program in Religion and Dialogue at the University of Mary Washington. Our goal is to promote interreligious dialogue among UMW students, local faith leaders, and community members. We'll be hosting some events once the fall semester begins, so be sure to follow our Instagram, like our page, and share with your friends. We believe in sparking change through an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Follow for updates and send us a message with any questions or comments!
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The Khatib program is made possible through the generous support of Dr. and Mrs. Khatib. It is directed by Dr. Mehdi Aminrazavi. The interreligious dialogue coordinator (intern position) is Tabitha Robinson, UMW '24.