Talha Bhamji, Birmingham, UK
Talha acquired his bachelor’s degree in Christian Theology and Western Philosophy at Newman University Birmingham. He further pursued his academic journey by completing an MA in Islamic Studies at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education. His primary interest lie in Theology and Philosophy, but in particular, how scriptures are used across the three Abrahamic faiths and its application in contemporary society. His MA thesis explored how oppression is received in the Bible and the Quran, using Joseph and Moses narrative as a case study; titled ‘Responding to oppression: A comparative textual study of Joseph and Moses in the Bible and the Quran’.
Some of his other contributions to academia consist of a co-authored chapter in a book titled Reading the Bible in Islamic Context. This explored the reception of Abraham’s sacrifice in the Bible and the Qur’an. He has further held position as a vice president for the Islamic Society and served as a student mentor for international and domestic students.
Currently, Talha is doing his postdoctoral at the University of Wales Trinity of Saint David. He is looking to build on his previous experience and continue to pursue his topic of interest and its application in interfaith and intrareligious dialogue.