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Have a question for the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies? Contact us:


Fr. Michael Calabria,
O.F.M., Ph.D.
Director
716-375-2162
Email: mcalabri@sbu.edu
Learn more about Fr. Michael


Wardia Hart
Arabic Instructor
Email: whart@sbu.edu 


Center for Arab and Islamic Studies

In recognition of the importance of the Arab and Islamic worlds, both historical and contemporary, St. Bonaventure University established the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS) in 2015. 

In view of the Franciscan Order’s enduring engagement with the Arab and Islamic world from 1219 until the current day, its contribution to the study of Christian-Muslim relations, and its promotion of Christian-Muslim dialogue, CAIS was established under the aegis of the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University. 

Our mission

Inspired by the historical encounter between Francis of Assisi and the Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil in 1219, the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies at St. Bonaventure University seeks to promote an understanding of Arab and Islamic cultures, an appreciation of both their historical and contemporary significance in the global community, and respectful relations between Muslim and Christian people.

The mission of CAIS comprises four main areas:

  1. On-campus instruction
  2. Off-campus instruction
  3. Community outreach and engagement
  4. Scholarship

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    WNED/WBFO to air ‘Sultan and the Saint’ featuring St. Bonaventure scholar
    Feb 28, 2018 | In 1219, Saint Francis of Assisi risked his life and crossed Crusade lines to meet Egypt’s sultan. This remarkable story of two men of faith that occurred nearly 800 years ago is captured in the docudrama “The Sultan and the Saint,” which will air on PBS affiliate WNED/WBFO Buffalo-Toronto at 8 p.m. March 5.

    Women’s History Month speaker to explore significance of 17th century empress Nur Jahan
    Feb 27, 2018 | In honor of Women’s History Month, St. Bonaventure University will host Dr. Ruby Lal, professor of South Asian Studies at Emory University, as the keynote speaker for the 2018 Mary Devereux Lecture.

    New ‘Sultan and the Saint’ docudrama features historians, alumni from #Bonas
    Nov 03, 2016 | A new film about Saint Francis and the Sultan of Egypt explores the spiritual exchange between these two men of faith amid a battlefield of horror and features historical context about their meeting provided by several experts affiliated with St. Bonaventure University.

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A LETTER TO:
"All brothers, sisters and friends of our Franciscan family, and all my Muslim sisters and brothers."

FROM:
Br. Michael A. Perry, O.F.M.

Minister General
Order of Friars Minor

READ THE LETTER


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