Sherman Jackson
Keynote Speaker: Leading Islamic Studies Scholar & Author; King Faisal Chair of Islamic Thought & Culture at USC; Expert on Islam in America
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Sherman Jackson Biography
Dr. Sherman A. Jackson, also known as Abdul Hakim Jackson, is a leading Islamic studies scholar in the United States. He holds the King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and serves as Distinguished Professor of Religion and Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. Jackson also directs the university's Center for Islamic Thought, Culture and Practice. He earned his doctorate in Oriental Studies with a focus on the Islamic Near East from the University of Pennsylvania and has held academic appointments at institutions including the University of Texas at Austin, Indiana University, Wayne State University, and the University of Michigan, where he served as the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Near Eastern Studies and Visiting Professor of Law. Early in his career, Jackson was executive director of the Center of Arabic Study Abroad in Cairo, Egypt, which contributed to his grounding in the classical Islamic tradition.
Jackson's scholarship covers classical Islamic law, theology, and intellectual history, with a focus on the intersections of Islam and contemporary issues in the West. His research addresses topics such as race, immigration, liberalism, democracy, pluralism, constitutionalism, and Muslim radicalism, all examined through the lens of Islam's classical and post-classical heritage. Jackson is the author of several books, including "Islamic Law and the State: The Constitutional Jurisprudence of Shihāb al-Dīn al-Qarāfī," "On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam," "Islam and the Blackamerican: Looking Towards the Third Resurrection," "Islam and the Problem of Black Suffering," "Sufism for Non-Sufis?," "Initiative to Stop the Violence: Sadat's Assassins and the Renunciation of Political Violence," and "The Islamic Secular." In "The Islamic Secular," Jackson examines the concept of the secular in Islam, arguing that it differentiates certain pursuits from sharī'ah without placing them outside the domain of religion.
Jackson has contributed commentary on Islam in America to major outlets including the Washington Post-Newsweek blog On Faith and Huffington Post, and has lectured at institutions such as Stanford University and the Chautauqua Institution. He has been recognized by the Religion Newswriters Foundation's ReligionLink as a top expert on Islam in the United States and has been named among the world's 500 most influential Muslims by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Amman, Jordan.
Jackson is a co-founder and core scholar of the American Learning Institute for Muslims, a former member of the Fiqh Council of North America, a former president of the Shari'ah Scholars' Association of North America, and a past trustee of the North American Islamic Trust. He delivered the eulogy at the funeral of Muhammad Ali. Through his teaching, writing, and public engagement, Jackson serves as a bridge between the classical Islamic intellectual tradition and the lived realities of Muslims in contemporary America.
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How much does it cost to book Sherman Jackson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sherman Jackson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sherman Jackson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sherman Jackson speak about?
Sherman Jackson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Muslim, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Professors, Faith & Religion, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, History, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Religious Leadership, Spirituality and DEI. -
Where does Sherman Jackson travel from?
Sherman Jackson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sherman Jackson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sherman Jackson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sherman Jackson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sherman Jackson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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