Dr. Ahmed Akhtar will address the program according to the Bucks Herald.
Dr. Akhtar undertook his first degree at the University of Aleppo (Syria), gaining a BSc in physics.
Following graduate studies in physics at Cambridge University he studied at the Muslim College (London) and The School of Oriental and African Studies of University of London specializing in Quranic Studies.
He now teaches at Heythrop College, University of London and is program convener of the BA Study of Religions and MA in Abrahamic Religions.
He is author of two relevant books Understanding Islam: A study Guide (2010) and Challenging Al Qaeda’s Justification of Terror (2010).
The talk is on May 12 at 6pm.