Personal profile
About
Dr. Amir Hussain is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he teaches courses on world religions. His own particular specialty is the study of Islam, focusing on contemporary Muslim societies in North America.
Dr. Hussain received his B. Sc. from University of Toronto in 1987, his M. A. from University of Toronto in 1990, and his Ph. D. from University of Toronto in 2001.
Dr. Hussain received his B. Sc. from University of Toronto in 1987, his M. A. from University of Toronto in 1990, and his Ph. D. from University of Toronto in 2001.
Research Interests
- Theological Studies
Disciplines
- Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
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Ali, Muhammad
Hussain, A. & Szalay, C., 2025, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Malcolm X (el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz)
Hussain, A., 2025, Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Religion. 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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An Interview with Dr. Amir Hussain
Hussain, A., 2024, In: Atla Summary of Proceedings. p. 13-20 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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La Labor de Nuestras Manos
Hussain, A., Sep 1 2024, In: Journal of the American Academy of Religion. 92, 3, p. 399-408 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Scripture People: Salafi Muslims in Evangelical Christians' America
Taylor, M. D. & Hussain, A., Jul 1 2023, 1 ed. Cambridge University Press.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Prizes
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Rains Award for Excellence in Service
Hussain, A. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Pope Francis was popular in US with many groups, data shows. What won them over?
4/21/25
31 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The Watchers: Vatican Experts Explain What Really Happens in 'Conclave'
11/14/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Bill Walton—basketball legend, Deadhead and radical optimist—was a model of a life well-lived
5/29/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Podcast: A Muslim theologian on teaching at a Jesuit university
4/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Muslim Students Worship in Dedicated Prayer Room
2/19/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research