North Africa and the Middle East

47 Research projects

21 Courses in-country

38 Scholars with Expertise

4 Engagement projects

Duke expertise in North Africa and the Middle East hits on many key global challenges.

Scholars study gender equality, refugee displacement, and public views of Islam, among other topics.

The university offers programs for students to study and serve in Morocco, Lebanon, Jordan, and Nepal. It is also home to a Middle East Studies Center, an Islamic Studies Center and an Africa Initiative.

News

November 19, 2019

Kanaan comes to Duke from Lebanon, where she met students who were teaching SAT skills as part of a DukeEngage program.

October 22, 2019

The Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School hosted a delegation of Christians and Muslims from the Republic of Georgia on Oct. 11.

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Duke aims to challenge students’ perspectives, expand self-awareness, and inspire engagement with the world.

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