IHC Road Scholars Speakers Bureau

Farhat Haq

Farhat Haq earned a PhD in Political Science and teaches at Monmouth College. Over the past 15 years, she has given numerous presentations for local clubs, schools, churches, colleges and universities. She has participated in four NEH summer seminars on topics of comparative religion, nationalism, human rights and the origin of Islam.

What's the Deal with the Veil? Women in the Islamic World

There is a great deal of interest and misunderstanding about the role of women in the Muslim world. Based on Farhat Haq's research on the role of women in Islam and in Islamic Fundamentalist parties, she presents a sensitive and compelling portrayal of women's experience in this diverse culture. Through the use of scriptural and theological sources, as well as through video clips, music and photographs, Haq discusses the important role of women in Muslim culture. Note: Program requires a slide projector and screen

This program can be heard on Chicago Public Radio's, Chicago Amplified.

Chicago Amplified is a new web exclusive audio library of diverse educational events recorded throughout the Chicago region.

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