Dr. Elizabeth Alexandrin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth (Lisa) Alexandrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba. She holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from McGill University (2006), a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Toronto (1993), and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Boston University (1993). Her research interests encompass Islamic intellectual history, Sufism, Ismaili thought, body histories, and visual piety. Over the years, Alexandrin has received several awards, including an Explore SSHRC/University of Manitoba internal research grant in 2021-2022 and an SSHRC Insight Development Grant as a co-investigator between 2018 and 2022. She has also obtained a standard research grant from SSHRC for her project on the Qur’an and Sufi experiences. Alongside her academic pursuits, she is dedicated to teaching graduate students and undergraduate courses on topics such as religion, food, and Islamic philosophy.

Research Interests

Islamic Intellectual History Sufism Ismaili Thought Body Histories Visual Piety

Awards

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Explore SSHRC/University of Manitoba internal research grant

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SSHRC Insight Development Grant

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SSHRC standard research grant

Courses

RLGN 1340 - Food: Religious Concepts Practices RLGN 2100 - Approaches Qur'an RLGN 2110 - Religion Healing RLGN 2778 - Introduction Islam RLGN 3194 - Islamic Philosophy

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.