Craig Considine (academic)

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Craig Michael Considine
Born1985
Needham, Massachusetts, United States
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materTrinity College Dublin (PhD)

Royal Holloway, University of London (MSc)

American University (BA)
Occupation(s)Christian commentator, scholar and author on Islam
Websitehttps://drcraigconsidine.com

Craig Michael Considine (born 10 June 1985) is a teaching professor based in the Department of Sociology at Rice University, where he is a Senior Lecturer.[1] Considine has written books on Christian-Muslim relations, Prophet Muhammad’s interactions with Christians, and Islam in America. The Wall Street Journal has referred to him as a "hopeful authority" in interfaith dialogue.[2]

Life and career[edit]

Birth and family[edit]

Craig Considine was born in 1985 and spent his childhood in Needham, Massachusetts. He is of Irish and Italian descent.[3] In his youth, Considine attended the Catholic school Saint Bartholomew's Church and the Needham Public Schools system[citation needed]. As a college student, he wanted to study Arabic and become an intelligence agent, so that he could spy on ‘bad’ Muslims[citation needed]. At the time, he had never even met a Muslim, and admitted to having fallen into the ‘Islamophobia trap.’[4] In 2001, Considine first experienced discrimination against the Muslim community. On the day the World Trade Center was hit, his class was told that it was a terrorist attack. And on the days following this event, Considine overheard his schoolmates saying, ‘Down with Muslims.’ According to him, this was not something he could stand by.[5]

Education[edit]

After graduating from Needham High School in 2003[citation needed], Considine attended American University[citation needed], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International relations. Considine studied a master's in science in International Relations at the Royal Holloway, University of London[citation needed]. Considine graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2015 with a PhD in sociology.[1] His PhD thesis focused on young Pakistani men in Dublin and Boston.[6]

Teaching Career[edit]

Considine holds the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Rice University.[1] In 2020, he received a teaching award from Rice University for having the highest student evaluations at Rice University.[7] As of 2024, Considine has a h-index of 6.[8]

In March 2024, Considine hosted Enes Kanter Freedom for a Rice University public event on authoritarianism in China and Turkey and the role of peacemaking in the modern world.[9] Considine also hosted a screening of Supernova - The Music Festival Massacre, the film that documents the October 7th 2023 attack on southern Israel. In 2021, he hosted Rushan Abbas, the Uyghur activist, for a public event on genocide at Rice University.[10]

Talks and Public Lectures[edit]

In December 2023, Considine spoke at the "Voices for Peace" event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Other speakers included Representative James McGovern of the U.S. Congress and Azhar Haneef, missionary of the Ahmadiyya community.[11] In September 2023, Considine spoke about interfaith dialogue at the Indonesian Consulate in Houston, Texas.[12] In 2022, he gave a talk titled "Prophet Muhammad's Timeless Gifts to Humanity" at the New York University - Abu Dhabi Institute to honor the birth of Muhammad.[1] He also spoke at the 14th Annual Interfaith Prophet Muhammad Conference at Rutgers University alongside Rashida Tlaib and Sayed Moustafa Al-Qazwini.[13]

Documentary and Books[edit]

Beyond Dialogue - Building Bonds Between Christians and Muslims (2024)[edit]

Considine's latest book is set for publication by Polity Press in 2024. He introducers the provocative idea of the Synthesis of Civilizations, a theory that pushes beyond dialogue to show where and how Western and Islamic civilizations have been - and continue to be - in union with one another. The book also presents and interfaith community building tool that he identified as DEUCE, which is focused on dialogue, education, understanding, commitment, and engagement.[14]

People of the Book - Prophet Muhammad's Encounters with Christians (2021)[edit]

Hurst and Oxford University published Considine's seventh book.[15][16] He described the book as taking readers on a journey through Muhammad's life and his interactions with Christians in the Arabian Peninsula. As he explores these relationships, Considine considers the respective beliefs of the people Muhammad encountered, including how they felt about Jesus and Christianity as a whole.[17] The book was reviewed by Samuel Sweeney in The Wall Street Journal[18] and Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, an academic journal, by Charles Tieszen.[19] He provided many talks on this book including at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC[20] and the Interfaith Coalition of Bowie (Maryland).[21]

The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View (2020)[edit]

In 2020, Considine's "The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View" was published by Blue Dome Press[22]. In the book, Considine offers a Christian perspective on Islamic beliefs.[23] The book received a positive review in Memo: Middle East Monitor, describing the book as "clearly a heartfelt and very personal perspective."[24]

Muslims in America: Examining the Facts (2018)[edit]

Considine's second book was published in 2018 by Bloomsbury.[25] It is part of a series published by Bloomsbury to provide simple introductions, in the form of 30-40 questions and answers, to non-expert audiences[26]. Considine's book provides a brief introduction to 31 questions about Muslims in American society.[27]

Islam, Race, and Pluralism in the Pakistani Diaspora (2017)[edit]

Considine's first book was published in 2017 by Routledge.[28] It was about what he referred to as ‘Pakphobia’ or the aversion to Pakistan in the Irish and American context and the perceived threat of radical Islam.[4]

Journey into America (documentary) (2009)[edit]

In 2008 and 2009, Considine directed "Journey into America," a documentary film produced by Akbar Ahmed. The documentary follows Ahmed and a group of young researchers as they document Muslim experiences in America.[29] Considine's footage was used by BBC World News America and CNN.[30] Considine's participation in the film project was funded by Dar Al Islam, an institution in New Mexico for Islamic education.[5] Neither Rotten Tomatoes nor IMDb records any reviews by professional critics or audience members.[31][32] A review in Anthropology Today described the documentary as "a combination of morality tale and road movie," summarizing that it is "intricately composed" although "inconveniently long."[33] It was premiered at the Islamic Society of North America conference in Washington, DC on July 4, 2009.[34]

Works[edit]

Books[edit]

  • Beyond Dialogue - Building Bonds Between Christians and Muslims. 2024. Polity Press. ISBN 1509555269, 9781509555260
  • People of the Book: Prophet Muhammad’s Encounters with Christians. 2021. Hurst Publishers and Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-1-78738-471-2.
  • The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View. 2020. Blue Dome Press. ISBN 978-1-68206-529-7.[3][23][35][36][37]
  • Islam in America: Exploring the Issues. 2019. Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-1-4408-6631-9.
  • Muhammad Nabi Cinta - Catatan Seorang Nasrani Tentang Rasulullah Saw. 2018. Mizan.
  • Muslims in America: Examining the Facts. 2018. Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-1-4408-6054-6.[27][38][39]
  • Islam, Race, and Pluralism in the Pakistani Diaspora. 2017. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-315-46275-2.[4][40][41][42]
  • Trinity College Dublin - Journal of Postgraduate Research - Ireland's Research on the Global Stage (Volume 11). 2011. Trinity College Dublin Graduate Students' Union. ASIN B00AO3Y7MU.[43]

Journal articles[edit]

Documentaries[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Dr. Craig Considine". Routledge. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  2. ^ Sweeney, Samuel. "'People of the Book' Review: Through a Glass, Rosily". WSJ. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Ahmed, Omar (October 30, 2020). "The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View". Middle East Monitor. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Ali, Syed Hamad (August 30, 2017). "Towards the making of a more cohesive society". Gulf News. Archived from the original on October 22, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Ryan, Steven (June 26, 2009). "Needhamite journeys to Muslim America". Wicked Local. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  6. ^ Considine, Craig (2014). Family, religion, and identity in the Pakistani diaspora : a case study of young Pakistani men in Dublin and Boston. Trinity's Access to Research Archive (thesis). hdl:2262/85285 – via Trinity College Dublin.
  7. ^ Passwaters, Arie (April 28, 2020). "Faculty, staff honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service". Rice University News and Media Relations. Archived from the original on May 1, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  8. ^ "Dr. Craig Considine".
  9. ^ "Freedom talks life experiences". Freedom talks life experiences - The Rice Thresher. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  10. ^ McCaig, Amy (November 1, 2021). "Rice talk to focus on Uyghur genocide in China". Rice University News and Media Relations. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  11. ^ Hakam, Al (December 15, 2023). "'Voices for Peace' event held on US Capitol Hill". www.alhakam.org. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  12. ^ "Community Leaders Welcomes the continuation of Houston Interfaith Dialogue at the Indonesian Consulate". Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston, Texas. September 14, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "The Daily Targum". The Daily Targum. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  14. ^ www.brownsbfs.co.uk https://www.brownsbfs.co.uk/Product/Considine-Craig/Beyond-Dialogue/9781509555277. Retrieved May 24, 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ^ global.oup.com https://global.oup.com/academic/product/people-of-the-book-9781787384712. Retrieved May 24, 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ "People of the Book". Hurst. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  17. ^ McCaig, Amy (August 12, 2021). "New book explores what Prophet Muhammad, ancient Christians can teach us about Christian-Muslim relations". Rice University News and Media Relations. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Sweeney, Samuel. "'People of the Book' Review: Through a Glass, Rosily". WSJ. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  19. ^ Tieszen, Charles (October 2, 2022). "People of the Book: Prophet Muhammad's Encounters with Christians: by Craig Considine, 232 pp., London, Hurst, 2021, £20.00 (hardback), ISBN 9781787384712, https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/people-of-the-book/". Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations. 33 (4): 412–413. doi:10.1080/09596410.2022.2131236. ISSN 0959-6410. {{cite journal}}: External link in |title= (help)
  20. ^ ""People of the Book" Discussion and Book Signing with Dr. Craig Considine". Busboys and Poets. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  21. ^ "People of the Book - Prophet Muhammad's Encounters with Christians". InterFaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  22. ^ "The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View".
  23. ^ a b "Irish Catholic Professor's Take on Prophet Muhammad: The Humanity of Muhammad, A Christian View by Craig Considine". PR Web. July 27, 2020. Archived from the original on July 29, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  24. ^ "The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View – Middle East Monitor".
  25. ^ "Muslims in America: Examining the Facts: Contemporary Debates Craig Considine ABC-CLIO".
  26. ^ "Contemporary Debates: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)".
  27. ^ a b McCaig, Amy (July 3, 2018). "New book counters myths about Muslims in America". Rice University News and Media Relations. Archived from the original on July 8, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  28. ^ "Islam, Race, and Pluralism in the Pakistani Diaspora". Routledge & CRC Press.
  29. ^ a b Lakhani, Kalsoom (October 21, 2009). "The many faces of Islam in the United States". Dawn. Archived from the original on October 12, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  30. ^ Ryan, Steven. "Needhamite journeys to Muslim America". Wicked Local. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  31. ^ "Journey Into America | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com.
  32. ^ "Journey Into America". July 4, 2009 – via IMDb.
  33. ^ Benthall, Jonathan (2009). "'You'll See How Big We Are': "Journey into America"". Anthropology Today. 25 (5): 23–24. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8322.2009.00689.x. JSTOR 25599039 – via JSTOR.
  34. ^ Ryan, Steven. "Needhamite journeys to Muslim America". Wicked Local. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  35. ^ Express News Service (September 21, 2020). "Craig Considine speaks about his interest in religious interactions". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on October 3, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  36. ^ Rahman, Faizur (October 28, 2020). "Blasphemy, Islam and Free Speech". The Siasat Daily. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  37. ^ Peyton, Lindsay (September 29, 2020). "Religion on the page: Books on faith by Houston authors". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  38. ^ Wilkins, Grace (September 17, 2018). "Examining the facts on Muslims in America". DU Clarion. Archived from the original on September 21, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  39. ^ DU Center for Middle East Studies (October 22, 2018). "Muslims in America: Examining the Facts with Dr. Craig Considine – September 14, 2018". YouTube. Archived from the original on October 28, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  40. ^ Ahmad, Awais (May 29, 2017). "Review: Islam, Race, and Pluralism in the Pakistani Diaspora". Rabwah Times. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  41. ^ Faruqi, Saadia. "Islam, Race, and Pluralism in the Pakistani Diaspora (Studies in Migration and Diaspora)". New York Journal of Books. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  42. ^ Das, Monoj (June 20, 2018). "Islam, race and pluralism in the Pakistani Diaspora". Diaspora Studies. 11 (2): 205–207. doi:10.1080/09739572.2018.1485243. S2CID 158367083 – via Taylor & Francis Online.
  43. ^ Considine, Craig (January 1, 2011). Trinity college Dublin. Journal of Postgraduate Research Volume 11. Graduate Students' Union.
  44. ^ Considine, Craig (August 2018). "Young Pakistani Men and Irish Identity: Religion, Race and Ethnicity in Post-Celtic Tiger Ireland". Sociology. 52 (4): 655–670. doi:10.1177/0038038516677221. ISSN 0038-0385.
  45. ^ McCaig, Amy (September 14, 2017). "Islamophobia represents a form of racism mixed with cultural intolerance". Rice University News and Media Relations. Archived from the original on September 17, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  46. ^ Bhasin, Swati (September 15, 2017). "Islamophobia Is Not Simply About Intolerance Of Muslims, Says Expert". International Business Times. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  47. ^ McCaig, Amy (September 15, 2017). "How Islamophobia Overlaps With Racism". Futurity. Archived from the original on September 15, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
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  51. ^ Lewis, Kayleigh (March 15, 2016). "Isis persecution of Christians not justified by Prophet Mohammed's teachings, says study". The Independent. Archived from the original on March 18, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  52. ^ Moore, David (February 11, 2009). "'Muslim' visitor finds warmth, not bias". The Arab Tribune. Archived from the original on August 1, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  53. ^ Ravitz, Jessica (February 9, 2009). "Muslim in America: a 'voyage of discovery'". CNN. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  54. ^ Benthall, Jonathan (October 2009). "Review: 'You'll See How Big We Are': "Journey into America"". Anthropology Today. 25 (5): 23–24. doi:10.1111/j.1467-8322.2009.00689.x. JSTOR 25599039 – via JSTOR.
  55. ^ "Journey Into America". IMDB. July 4, 2009. Archived from the original on August 21, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
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