Professor Madawi Al Rasheed

Professor Madawi Al-Rasheed

SECTION A- PERSONAL
Name: Madawi Al-Rasheed
Title: Professor of Anthropology of Religion
Work Address: Department of Theology and Religious Studies, King’s College, University of London, Strand, London WC2R2LS, UK.
Tel: 0044 207 848 2623
Fax: 0044 207 848 2255
Email: madawialrasheed@hotmail.co.uk

SECTION B – EDUCATION
University of Cambridge 1989 PhD in Social Anthropology
University of Cambridge 1986 MPhil in Social Anthropology
University of Salford 1985 BSc in Sociology & Anthropology

SECTION C – PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS
University of Oxford 1994-95 Lecturer in Social Anthropology
Nuffield College, Oxford 1991-94 Prize Research Fellow
Goldsmith College, London 1990-91 Part-time Tutor
Refugee Studies Programme,
Oxford 1990-91 Part-time Lecturer
School of Oriental & African Studies,
London 1989-90 Researcher

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: KING’S COLLEGE 1994-
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
1995-2001 Lecturer in Social Anthropology
2001- 2004 Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology
2004- Professor in Anthropology of Religion

SECTION D :-RESEARCH
1-History, society and politics in Saudi Arabia. I written several books and articles in academic journals on nineteenth century history in the Arabian Peninsula and contemporary twentieth century issues related to the formation of the modern state, social and economic development, and engagement with modernity.
2-In addition to my interest in Saudi Arabia, I conducted research on Arab migration with special focus on the Iraqi community in London. My research focuses on the complexity of Arab migration, the difference between economically and politically motivated human flows. Also I have special interest in the experience of religious and ethnic minorities in the context of migration.
3-More recently, I conducted research on Gulf Transnationalism and heritage, drawing special attention to forces of globalisation and the incorporation of the Arab Gulf in global flows. The main issues raised relate to the diversity of the population of the Gulf and its ancient links with the outside world, especially with Africa and the Indian subcontinent.
4-Currently I am involved in a research project examining the transformation of religious discourse in Saudi Arabia, especially after the events of 11 September 2001. This project will result in the publication of a monograph on religio-politicval debate in Saudi Arabia.

SECTION E:- CONFERENCES (2004-2005)
I participated and presented papers at the following conferences/workshops/ seminars:
Islamists and Liberals in Saudi Arabia (Gulf Cultural Centre, London)
The Prospect for Reform in Saudi Arabia (SOAS, London)
Saudi Responses to the Iraq Crisis (Muslim Institute, London)
Circles of Power: State and Society in Saudi Arabia (University of Leiden)
Rituals of Rebellion: Celebrations of Life and Death on the Internet
The Prospect for Democracy in the Arab World (Institute for International Relations, Paris
Religion, Politics and Violence in Saudi Arabia (Chatham House, London)

SECTION F:- OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
External examiner (Mphil, PhD) at several UK universities (Cardiff and London)
Referee for several academic journals (BRISMES, IJMES, Maghrib-Machriq, JRS)
Manuscript reviews for several UK and international publishers (CUP, I.B. Tauris, Palgrave)
Editorial Board of Journal of Refugee Studies and the London Middle East Institute Research papers on the Contemporary Middle East