What is Islamism? How is it different from Islam? Is it as dangerous as people say? This talk will offer an overview of the history, theology, and politics of Islamism—including the Muslim Brotherhood, Salafis, jihadis, and the Islamic Republic of Iran—and help make sense of current events.
Lori Kenschaft, PhD, has a master’s degree in theological studies and a doctorate in American history. She is herself a Unitarian Universalist, but she has been studying Islam for seven years because she believes Americans need to know more about Islam.