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10 July 2023 • Faculty Anwar Named 2023-24 Kinghorn Global Fellow
Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar recognized for commitment to global citizenship.
For her dedication to global engagement, Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar has been named this year’s recipient of the John R. and Florence B. Kinghorn Global Fellowship. A scholar of the Muslim diaspora and identity formation, Anwar is an expert on the intersection of Islam, feminism and gender.
Established in 1970 and generously endowed by Dr. and Mrs. William Reckmeyer in honor of John Readie and Florence B. Kinghorn, the fellowship honors outstanding faculty at HWS who have exemplified global citizenship on a continued basis. This excellence can be demonstrated through research and writing, mentoring independent studies or Honors projects, leading international study programs with an emphasis on citizenship, working with third-party organizations and/or encouraging global enrichment programs on campus.
“Professor Anwar’s scholarship and teaching exemplify our commitment to global citizenship and interdisciplinary academics,” says Provost and Dean of Faculty Sarah Kirk. “She is a renowned expert on Islam and gender and a valued teacher and mentor. We are excited to recognize her with the Kinghorn Global Fellowship.”
During the academic year, Anwar will deliver the Kinghorn Global Fellow Lecture; determined by the Kinghorn Global Fellow, the lecture topic must be connected to global citizenship and reflective of the work done to qualify for the award. She will also receive a stipend of $5,000 to be used in the spirit and nature of the award.
Anwar is the author of two books, A Genealogy of Islamic Feminism: Pattern and Change in Indonesia and Gender and Self in Islam, and has contributed to numerous textbooks and journals. Since joining the HWS faculty in 2006, she has taught courses on gender and Islam, Islamic mysticism, Islam and material culture, and Islamic environment, and has mentored numerousstudents on independent studies.
Learn more about the Kinghorn Fellowship and previous recipients.
