Dr. Henri Lauzière

Associate Professor

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Biography

Henri Lauzière (Ph.D., Georgetown University, 2008) is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Northwestern University. He specializes in the modern Middle East and North Africa, focusing on Islamic intellectual history and Salafism. Lauzière's book, 'Making Salafism: Islamic Reform in the Twentieth Century,' published by Columbia University Press in 2016, critically examines the historical narratives surrounding Salafism. By analyzing the life and contributions of Taqi al-Din al-Hilali, a Moroccan religious scholar, Lauzière sheds light on the evolution of Islamic reform and the emergence of Salafi networks throughout the twentieth century. His research also addresses the interactions between Islamism and Arab societies, particularly the religious dimensions of political movements. Lauzière has received the Weinberg Distinguished Teaching Award in 2015 for his dedication to teaching courses on the modern Middle East and aspects of Islamic thought. He holds a Bachelor's degree in history from Université Laval in Quebec City, Canada, and a Master's degree from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.