Daniel Bannoura
Teaching Scholar, Theology
Primary Area: World Religions and World Church
Biography
Daniel is a Palestinian theologian and podcaster, and postdoc at the University of Notre Dame, where he received his PhD degree in Qur'anic Studies. His research focuses on the history and redaction of the Qur'an, Christian-Muslim relations, and Palestinian theology. Daniel is the U.S. advocacy coordinator of the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice and is also a co-host of “Across the Divide”, a podcast that provides a space for thoughtful conversations about Palestine-Israel through the lens of faith and peace-making.
Research Interests
Composition of the Qur'an, Syriac Christianity in relationship to the Qur'an, Christian-Muslim relations, Palestinian Theology, Christian Zionism
Representative Publications
“The Redaction of Ephrem in the Qurʾān.” In The Qurʾān and Syriac Christianity: Recurring Themes and Motifs, edited by Ana Davitashvili. Brill. (forthcoming)
“Tathlīth in Medieval Islamic Thought.” Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia. ABC–CLIO. (January, 2017)
Education
- B.S. Physics, University of Florida
- M.A. Theology, London School of Theology
- M.A. Islamic Studies, University of Chicago
- PhD Qur'anic Studies, University of Notre Dame