Scott Alexander is an Associate Professor of Islam, Director, Catholic-Muslim Studies A.B., Harvard University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University.  Dr. Alexander of Catholic Theological Union dedicated to the study of Islam in the context of his broader training as an historian of religions. His teaching and research interests include medieval Muslim sectarianism, the mystical traditions of Muslim spirituality, Quranic studies, and the history and future of Muslim-Christian relations and interfaith dialogue.