The Enduring Impact of Prof. Augustus Richard Norton
Colleagues, advisees, and friends of Prof. Augustus Richard Norton gathered to speak about the ways in which his research continues to influence and shape their ongoing work.
Hefner, Menchik Speak at Workshop on Islam in Indonesia
Professors Robert Hefner and Jeremy Menchik spoke at a workshop entitled “Islamist Movements in Indonesia and Turkey: Mobilization, Islamization, and Legitimacy.”
Hefner Coordinates Workshops on Indonesian Electoral Campaign
Prof. Robert Hefner coordinated a workshop on the role of Islam and Muslims in the 2019 presidential electoral campaign.
Hefner Speaks at Conference on Nusantara Philosophy
Prof. Robert Hefner delivered a keynote entitled “Indonesian Democracy and Nusantara Ethics: A Middle Path between Secular Liberalism and Religious Nationalism.”
Hefner Speaks at Annual World Peace Forum in Jakarta
Prof. Robert Hefner gave a talk entitled “Muslims, Markets, and the Middle Way for Economic Development: Morality not Just Self Interest.”
Hefner Gives Talk at Yale on Islam, Democracy, and Muslim Populism
Prof. Robert Hefner gave a talk entitled “Islam, Democracy, and Muslim Populism in Indonesia and the Broader Muslim World.”
Hefner Presents at Conference on Islam at George Mason University
Prof. Robert Hefner presented a paper on, “Plurality in Being Islamic: Perspectives from Indonesia on the Balkans-to-Bengal Legacy.”
Recent Retrospectives on Robert Hefner’s Civil Islam
Prof. Robert Hefner’s book Civil Islam has figured centrally in the renewed discussion on Indonesia’s success as a Muslim-majority country transitioning to democracy.
Hefner in CNN Politics on Education in the Middle East
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses comments made by incoming National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on Middle Eastern Islamic religious schools.
Hefner in CSM on Indonesia’s Religious Freedom
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses recent accusations against Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama that he insulted Islam.
Hefner on BBC on 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses the popularity of both U.S. presidential candidates in a recent interview.
Hefner in CSM on Protests in Jakarta
Prof. Robert Hefner discussed recent protests in Jakarta, Indonesia calling for the ouster of Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Hefner Edits New Book Shari’a Law and Modern Muslim Ethics
Shari’a Law and Modern Muslim Ethics brings together leading scholars of Islamic ethics to examine the varied meanings of Islamic law.
Hefner Named to Indonesia-U.S. Council on Religion and Pluralism
CURA Director Robert Hefner has been named to the Executive Board of the newly-formed Indonesia-U.S. Council on Religion and Pluralism.
Hefner Interviewed on Death of Indonesian Terrorist
Prof. Robert Hefner discussed the death of the most-wanted terrorist in Indonesia, who died in an anti-terrorist raid.
CURA Hosts Chinese Delegation for Talk on Religious Extremism
The Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs hosted the group of scholars for a discussion on religious extremism.
Hefner Publishes Journal Paper on Indonesia and U.S. Foreign Policy
Prof. Robert Hefner on how Indonesia should figure prominently in the next White House administration’s foreign policy deliberations.
Hefner Speaks at Conference in Singapore
Prof. Hefner focused on the challenge of intellectual renewal and political reform in Muslim countries in the face of radical challenges.
Hefner in The Diplomat: Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy
Prof. Robert Hefner discusses religion’s role in U.S. Foreign Policy and the implications it has for Asia.
Hefner Speaks in Indonesia
Hefner was speaking in Indonesia this January, giving him a front row seat for the ISIS attacks in Jakarta.