Staff Profile

Mr Oday Al-Hasan, PhD Candidate in Islamic Studies
Doctoral Research Student in the School of Government and International Affairs
Contact Mr Oday Al-Hasan (email at oday.al-hasan@durham.ac.uk)
Durham University: PhD Doctoral in Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies (waiting for viva), PGCAP (Module 2) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (on going) and DULTA (Durham University Learning and Teaching Award) (2016). Birmingham University: M.A in Islamic Studies (2009-2010), Graduate Diploma - Islamic Studies (2008 – 2009). Birkbeck College University of London: Postgraduate Certificate in Islamic Studies (2005 - 2006).
Research Interests
- Islamic theology and philosophy
- Arab political philosophy
- Shi’a History
- Religious education
- Iraq Politics
- Contemporary Islamist movements
- Hadith
- Tafsir Qur'an
Teaching Areas
Introduction to Middle East politics
(40 hours/year.)
Media Contacts
Available for media contact about:
- Philosophy:
- Religion:
- Theology:
- Middle eastern and Islamic studies:
- Philosophy: Analytical study of the Muslim canon in the context of the medieval era. In dealing with the problem of Evil and the impact of early philosophies in shaping the Muslim doctrine of today.
- Theology: Analytical study of the Muslim canon in the context of the medieval era. In dealing with the problem of Evil and the impact of early philosophies in shaping the Muslim doctrine of today.
- Politics & Society:
- Middle eastern and Islamic studies: