Thirty birds reach their goal, but only after traveling through seven arduous valleys and mastering their own personal faults. Muslim journeys is on display in the lobby of cook library now through november 6. Muslim journeys is a collection of books, films, and other resources chosen with a view to familiarizing the american public with islam and the cultural heritage of islamic civilizations around the world. Muslim journeys is a collection of books, films, and other resources chosen with a view to familiarizing the american. The library was awarded 25 books, 3 feature length films, a database subscription and a collection of short films.
Muslim journeys provides an overview of arabic literature, primarily books, poetry and folktales. Muslim journeys bookshelf grant inside the perimeter. The bookshelf is a project of the national endowment for the humanities, conducted in cooperation with the american library association. Muslim journeys is an initiative he national endowment for the humanities and was made available through a grant provided to the whittemore library the 25 books and 4 dvds included on the muslim journeys bookshelf have been carefully selected to present the american public with new and diverse perspectives on the people, places, histories, beliefs, practices. Connected histories marshall university has been awarded the muslim journeys bookshelf, a collection of books, films, and other resources that will introduce the american public to the complex history and culture of muslims in the u.
Muslim journeys is a project of the national endowment for the humanities, conducted in cooperation with the american library association, the ali vural ak center for global islamic studies at george mason university, oxford university press, and twin cities public television. A5 a4 2012 in an antique land by amitav ghosh dt56. In january 20, up to 1,000 public libraries, community college and academic libraries, and state humanities councils will be selected to receive. Muslim journeys bookshelf is a collection of books, films, and other resources chosen with a view to familiarizing the american public with islam and the cultural heritage of islamic civilizations around the world. The bookshelf addresses both the need and the desire of the american public. Thank you for visiting the website for bridging cultures muslim journeys, a public programming initiative of the national endowment for the humanities neh and american library association ala. Connected histories austin community college library services is one of the 843 libraries and state humanities councils selected to receive the muslim journeys bookshelf, a project of the national endowment for. Alumna enfel haddouche 12 was a speaker at the jennings librarys bridging cultures.
Through bridging cultures bookshelf programs, neh will provide resources to enhance libraries collections and their capacity to engage audiences in reflection on and conversation about a variety of bridging cultures themes. T he collection includes 25 hardcover books, four dvds, and a years subscription to oxford islamic studies online the books and media are on reserve and will be showcased during our opening reception. Muslim journeys bookshelf grant from the national endowment for the humanities neh and the american library association ala. Caldwell received the bookshelf, which includes 25 books, four videos and the oxford islamic studies. Awarded to more than 950 humanities councils and public, academic, and community college libraries, the muslim journeys bookshelf is a collection of books, films, and other resources chosen with a view to familiarizing the american public with islam and the. As part of its bridging cultures initiative, neh collaborated with the american library association ala to present muslim journeys, a multifaceted effort to bring humanities programming about. The conference of the birds takes the reader on an epic journey as the birds of the world go in search of their perfect king. The bookshelf rowan university libraries is proud to have been selected as a recipient of the bridging culture, muslim journeys bookshelf. On january 9, 20, the national endowment for the humanities neh announced that 842 libraries and state humanities councils in all 50 states, the district of columbia, and the u.
A set of books and films selected to help public audiences become more familiar with the history and culture of muslims in the u. Bridging cultures bookshelf muslim journeys funds for ngos. Muslim journeys collection distribution, free of charge, of the complete muslim journeys bookshelf to 953 libraries nationwide distribution, free of charge, of the complete muslim journeys bookshelf to 36 state humanities councils library programs for the public in every state. Bridging cultures muslim journey indiana humanities. This page is to facilitate discussion of the bridging cultures bookshelf. Raised on a site sacred to three great faiths, the dome of the rock is an elaborate, architecturally significant domed shrine built over a large rock believed to be the site from which muhammad ascended to heaven during the night journey, ca. The american stories theme includes the books prince among slaves, the columbia sourcebook of muslims in the united states, acts of faith, a quiet revolution, and the butterfly mosque. American stories the tcu library was one of 125 libraries awarded a grant from the national endowment of the humanities and the american library association to sponsor a book discussion series called lets talk about it. William jewell college bridging cultures bookshelf. Bridging cultures muslim journeys programming librarian. One of several highlights of the special projects area of the rose state college library and learning resources center for 20 was bridging cultures bookshelf. A project of the national endowment for the humanities is aimed to familiarize public audiences in the united states with the people, places, history, faith and cultures of muslims in the united states and around the globe.
Welcome to the muslim journeys website, offering resources for exploring new and diverse perspectives on the people, places, histories, beliefs. The muslim journeys bookshelf is a collection of 25 books, 4 dvds, and other programming resources selected to help public audiences in the united states. Lovejoy library is honored to be one of 840 library and state humanities council recipients across the country selected to receive the bridging cultures bookshelf collection on muslim journeys. The muslim journeys project presents to the american public resources representing diverse perspectives on the people, places, histories, beliefs, practices, and.
Muslim womens wearing of the veil sometimes evokes passionate responses, from other muslims as well as from nonmuslims. The national endowment for the humanities neh, in collaboration with the american library association ala public programs office, is accepting applications through september 25 for muslim journeys, a bridging cultures bookshelf program. Muslim journeys programs at two academic libraries. Normandale community college library was recently awarded the muslim journeys bookshelf collection by the national endowment for the humanities neh. Art spots, pathways of faith the dome of the rock virtual walking tour about this resource. Muslim journeys at portland state university programming. The literary works by arabic speaking turks, persians, syrians, egyptians, indians, jews, and other africans. The first in a planned series of bridging cultures bookshelves, the muslim journeys bookshelf project is a leading effort in chairman jim.
The muslim journeys bookshelf is a collection of 25 books, 4 dvds, and other programming resources selected to help public audiences in the united states become more familiar with the people, places, history, faith, and cultures of muslims around the world and within the u. The programs include a film presentation and panel discussion in september, in addition to four book discussions in october and early november, all at the clarkston campus. Support was provided by a grant from carnegie corporation of the doris duke foundation for islamic art. Virgin islands were to be awarded the muslim journeys bookshelf, a collection of books, films, and other resources that will introduce the. Muslim journeys bookshelf is a project of the national endowment for the humanities, conducted in cooperation with the american library association. Terrilyn chun interviews reed college professor kambiz ghaneabassiri about the bridging cultures. Hewes library, monmouth college, will host a fivepart scholarled reading and discussion series called lets talk about it. Through the muslim journeys bookshelf, the national endowment for the humanities and the american library association are providing a collection of twenty. Muslim journeys program hosted by the national endowment for the humanities, conducted in. Stewart gordon uses the narratives of nine travelers to tell the story of asias diverse economy and cultures between 500 and 1500 ce. About muslim journeys the tcu library was one of 125 libraries awarded a grant from the national endowment of the humanities and the american library association to sponsor a book discussion series called lets talk about it. Received through a grant from the national endowment for the humanities and the american library association, the bookshelf is a selection of materials which enhances the librarys print and film collections and. The cornerstone of the project is the bridging cultures bookshelf. This week well be highlighting bridging cultures bookshelf.
Throughout the 202014 school year, hewes library will be participating in the national endowment for the humanitiess bridging cultures muslim journeys bookshelf grant. About muslim journeys libguides at university of west. The muslim journeys bookshelf, a set of twentyfive books and three films about muslim cultures and history, arrived in 800 libraries across the. A young american womans journey to love and islam the connected histories theme includes the. Muslim journeys national endowment for the humanities award. Support was provided by a grant from carnegie corporation of new york. Muslim journeys was a multifaceted program made possible by a grant from the national endowment for the humanities to promote understanding of and mutual respect.
Muslim journeys muslim journeys research guides at. Muslim journeys is a project of the national endowment for the humanities, conducted in cooperation with the american library association, the ali vural ak center for global islamic studies at george mason university, oxford university press, and. Welcome to the muslim journeys website, offering resources for exploring new and diverse perspectives on the people, places, histories, beliefs, and cultures of muslims in the united states and around the world. These include history, biographies, current controversies, religion and philosophy, art and architecture, poetry, and fiction that express muslim culture and experiences. The books and videos are intended to help audiences in the united states become more familiar with the people, places, history, faith, and cultures of muslims around the world and within the u. In january 20 the jet library was awarded the bridging cultures bookshelf. The collection includes 25 books, a subscription to the oxford islamic studies online collection, and a collection. Muslim journeys florida state university libraries. Rowan university libraries is a proud recipient of the bridging cultures muslim journeys bookshelf.
The holy book of islam, the quran, is a compilation of these revelations, and is. Muslim journeys bookshelf is split up into five themes with five books each. The grand rapids area library is one of 840 libraries and state humanities councils across the country selected to receive the bridging cultures bookshelf. The muslim journeys bookshelf is a collection of 25 books, 4 dvds, and other programming resources selected to help public audiences in the united states become more familiar with the people, places, history, faith, and cultures of. Muslim journeys bookshelf normandale community college. Curry library, the diakrinomena campus organization, and the sigma tau delta campus chapter have come together to submit a grant application for the bridging cultures bookshelf. The site is currently under construction and will be back online by june 1, 2015. The bridging cultures initiative encompassed a broad array of themes and programming informed by the best in humanities research and scholarly insight. Born in 570 ce in the city of mecca, on the arabian peninsula, muhammad underwent a series of mystical experiences, believed by muslims to be revelations from the archangel gabriel. It is intended to address both the need and the desire of the american public for trustworthy and accessible resources about muslim beliefs and practices and. Muslim journeys is a collection of books, films, and database resources to familiarize us with islam and the cultural heritage of islamic civilizations around the world.
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