Zayn Kassam

Zayn R. Kassam is an American religious studies scholar known for her work on gender roles in Islam and Indian philosophy.[1][2] She was the chair of the religious studies department at Pomona College, and in January 2023, she began her term as director of the Institute of Ismaili Studies.[3]

Zayn Kassam
Born
Kenya
Academic background
Alma materMcGill University
Academic work
DisciplineIslam, environment, and gender
Institutions

Early life and education

Kassam was born and raised in Kenya.[4] She completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees at McGill University.[1]

Career

Kassam then began working at Pomona College in Claremont, California, where she served as chair of the religious studies department twice, co-chair of the Climate Study Group, co-ordinator for Gender and Women’s Studies, and co-ordinator for Middle Eastern studies and eventually was appointed associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion and the John Knox McLean Professor of Religious Studies.[1] While at Pomona College, she was awarded three Wig Awards for Distinguished Teaching at Pomona College, as well as an American Academy of Religion Excellence in Teaching Award.[1] She also served as director of the Pacific Basin Institute.[1]

References
  1. "Zayn Kassam". Pomona College. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  2. Kalow, Jared (March 2, 2012). "Two Pomona Faculty Get Named Professorships". The Student Life. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
  3. "IIS Welcomes Dr Zayn Kassam as New Director". www.iis.ac.uk. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. "Dr Zayn Kassam". www.iis.ac.uk. Retrieved March 16, 2023.


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