Robert W. Hefner is an anthropology professor and director of the Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs at Boston University. Since 1991 he has also directed the institute’s program on Islam and society. His many books include (as editor) Shari’a Politics: Islamic Law and Society in the Modern World and (as co-editor) Schooling Islam: The Culture and Politics of Modern Muslim Education.
| Website | http://www.bu.edu/anthrop/people/faculty/r-hefner/ |
| Email address | rhefner@bu.edu |
| Phone number | 617-353-2194 |
| Categories | Beliefs & practices, Church & state, education, Government & politics, Law & courts |
| Locations | Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Resource Types | Sources |
| Faiths | Islam |
| Languages | English |