Haifaa Jawad

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Haifaa Jawad
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Alma mater University of Baghdad, University of Exeter

Haifaa Jawad is an Iraqi Muslim scholar and Honorary Senior Lecturer of theology and religion at the University of Birmingham. [1] [2]

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Haifaa Jawad received her BA and MA degrees from Baghdad University and her PhD from the University of Exeter. She has held academic positions at various institutions including Westhill College (1993-1999), New England College (American University) (1990-1993), Trinity College, Dublin and University of Alabama. Since 2001, she has been a member of the Department of Theology and Religion at the University of Birmingham. [3]

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  1. ↑ Anderson, Leona May; Dickey Young, Pamela (2004). Women and Religious Traditions. Oxford University Press. p. 189. ISBN   978-0-19-541754-8.
  2. ↑ "Dr Haifaa Jawad". Australian Institute of International Affairs. 2021-03-11. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  3. ↑ "Haifaa Jawad". University of Birmingham. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  4. ↑ Reviews of The Rights of Women in Islam: An Authentic Approach:
  5. ↑ Reviews of Women, Islam, and Resistance in the Arab World:
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