Robert Burns, head of the College of Humanities' Religious Studies Program, moderates a panel discussion with professors Aomar Boum and Scott Lucas of the department of Near Eastern studies. Boum's research specialty is North African Jewry, while Lucas is an Islamic studies specialist.

This discussion is part of Humanities Week at the UA, April 4-13.  Find information about the many Humanities Week activities – free and open to the public – at the College of Humanities Web site. Click on "Humanities Week 2009" for the full calendar.