Celene Ibrahim

Dr. Celene Ibrahim is a scholar of Islamic thought and a prominent voice in the fields of Qur’anic studies, gender studies, and interfaith dialogue. She is the author of the acclaimed book *Women and Gender in the Quran*, which has been widely recognized for its scholarly rigor and accessible analysis of female figures and gender dynamics within Islamic scripture. Dr. Ibrahim currently teaches at the Groton School in the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, where she brings classical Islamic sources into conversation with contemporary ethical and philosophical questions. Dr. Celene Ibrahim holds a PhD in Arabic and Islamic Civilizations from Brandeis University, where her research focused on the interpretive traditions of the Qur’an. She also earned a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, reflecting her deep engagement with theological education, and a bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University. Her educational journey bridges classical Islamic scholarship and modern academic frameworks, allowing her to address pressing questions of gender, ethics, and spirituality with nuance and depth. In addition to her academic teaching, Dr. Ibrahim is actively involved in Qur’anic studies on a global scale. She serves as co-chair of the Qur’anic Studies Methodology and Hermeneutics Unit of the International Qur’anic Studies Association. Her writing spans a wide array of topics, including women’s roles in Islamic societies, religion in America, and ethical paradigms in the Qur’an. Through her teaching, publications, and interfaith initiatives, Dr. Celene Ibrahim continues to be a leading figure in shaping thoughtful and inclusive discourse around Islam in the modern world.