Dr. Mohammad Khalil

Professor

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Biography

Mohammad Hassan Khalil is a Professor of Religious Studies, adjunct Professor of Law, and Director of the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University. He specializes in Islamic thought and has authored several significant works, including 'Islam Fate Salvation Question' (Oxford University Press, 2012) and 'Jihad, Radicalism, New Atheism' (Cambridge University Press, 2017). Khalil is deeply involved in academic research on interreligious relations, Qur'anic studies, Islamic historiography, and the dynamics of Muslim communities. He serves as the lead investigator for the Muslims Midwest digital archive and coproduced the documentary film 'American Jedi: Salman Hamdani Story'. He has presented papers at national and international conferences and published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on topics including early Islamic historiography and bioethics. Khalil has received multiple accolades for his exemplary contributions to academia, including the William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award, which recognizes his commitment to the university's mission.

Research Interests

Courses

REL 330 Islam REL 430 Qur’an Interpreters REL 432 Modern Muslim Thought LAW 545F Introduction Islamic Law

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology