Shia studies to be part of academic curriculum in Sweden

A course on Shia studies will be included in the curriculum of the Historical and Contemporary Studies Department at the Theology Faculty of Sodertorn University in Stockholm, Sweden.

David Thurfjell, Swedish associate professor in religious studies and author of “Living Shi’ism”, will teach the course starting from the next semester.  

The course will be held in the form of a seminar in which the scholar will discuss historical, social and ideological aspects of the Shia culture.