Speaker: Professor Sophie Gilliat-Ray

Title of the talk:The Development and Significance of Muslim Chaplaincy

Date: Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Bio: Sophie Gilliat-Ray is Professor of Religious Studies at Cardiff University, and the Founding Director of the Islam-UK Centre. She has published numerous monographs and journal articles about religion in public life, with particular focus on the work of Muslim religious professionals such as Chaplains and Imams.

In her talk Professor Gilliat-Ray intends to share some of her research about the work of Muslim chaplains, both in the UK and overseas. She will explore the development of ‘Muslim Chaplaincy Studies’ as an emerging field of research and will pay particular attention to the significance of chaplaincy in enabling Muslim women to take up professional religious work.