CAIS Lecture Series

The annual Council Lecture Series brings leading world scholars to the ASU community in order to explore timely, critical, and related topics surrounding Arabic and Islamic Studies. The Council has featured renowned world scholars such as Professor John L. Esposito, and prominent Muslim community leaders such as Daisy Khan, among others.

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2020-2021  |  2019-2020  |  2018-2019  |  2017-2018  | 2016-2017  |  2015-2016  

2021-2022 Lecture Series Events

Stay tuned for updates on the 2021-2022 lecture series, according to ASU's transitional reopening plan. 

Past Lecture Series Events

2020-2021 Lecture Series

2019-2020 Lecture Series

2018-2019 Lecture Series

2017-2018 Lecture Series 

2016-2017 Lecture Series

2015-2016 Lecture Series

Understanding Islam, Arabs, Islamophobia, and Terrorism: Fostering an Enlightened and Inclusive Community, featuring leading world scholar, Professor John L. Esposito

Deconstructing ISIS's Notion of the "Islamic State", featuring ASU expert scholar panel

Islam and Democracy During Global Transitions, featuring prominent Muslim community leader, Daisy Khan