John P. Turner
Associate Professor of History
Office: Miller Library 255 [ campus map ]
Box 5333
Phone: 207-859-5333
Fax: 207-859-5340
E-mail: john.turner@colby.edu
Mailing Address:
5333 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901-8853
5333 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, Maine 04901-8853
Education
Ph.D. The University of Michigan, 2001
M.A. The University of Michigan, 1996
B.A. Furman University, 1993
M.A. The University of Michigan, 1996
B.A. Furman University, 1993
Areas of Expertise
- Islam
- Premodern Islamic History
- Modern Middle East History
- Islamic law (development of Hanbali School)
- Iran
Courses Currently Teaching
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HI183 A | History of the Premodern Middle East |
| HI184 A | History of the Modern Middle East |
| HI381 A | Women and Gender in Islam |
Other Courses Taught
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| HI 183 | The History of the Premodern Middle East |
| HI 362 | The History of Egypt |
| HI 381 | Women and Gender in Islam |
| HI 388 | The History of the Crusades |
Professional Information
Associate Professor of History John Turner holds a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the interaction of political and religious authority in premodern Islamic history. He is particularly interested in the categorization and exclusion of heresy and heretics. His book, Inquisition in Early Islam (London, 2013), seeks to explain the role of the 8th-10th century Caliph and the Caliphate in the definition of what it means to be a Muslim. In addition to his primary field, as a graduate student he studied modern history with a focus on Syria and Iran, where he also studied Arabic (in Damascus) and Persian (in Tehran). His courses range from surveys of the premodern and modern periods in the Middle East to country specific courses, and he covers eras from the foundations of Islam to the current day.
The directory information is for individual use only, it may not be retransmitted or published for any reason. It is not to be used for mass solicitations by email, mail, phone, or other means. Sale or other distribution of this document is prohibited by College policy.