Dr. David Powers

Professor

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Biography

David S. Powers is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Cornell University, where he has taught since earning his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1979. His research and teaching focus on Islamic civilization, including Islamic history, law, and classical Arabic texts. He has held positions as an Adjunct Professor at Cornell Law School and serves as the founding editor of the Islamic Law Society journal. David specializes in the emergence of Islam and Islamic legal history, as evidenced by his published works, including monographs and numerous articles in academic journals.

Research Interests

Islamic Civilization Islamic Law Islamic History Classical Arabic Texts Gender Studies

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1979-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Specializes in the study of Islamic civilization and legal history.

Courses

Introduction to Islamic Civilization Law, Society, Culture in the Middle East Qur’an & Commentary Seminar in Islamic History: Beginning Islam, 600-750 Theory and Method in Near Eastern Studies Islamic Law and History

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture