Dr. Craig Considine is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Rice University. He is known for his contributions to interfaith dialogue and is currently focusing on topics like the Abraham Accords and the Marxist–Islamist alliance. Dr. Considine’s acclaimed scholarly work includes The Humanity of Muhammad – A Christian View (Blue Dome Press 2020) and People of the Book – Prophet Muhammad’s Encounters with Christians (Hurst/Oxford University Press 2021). A sought-after speaker, Dr. Considine has addressed audiences at various universities, conferences, and community events worldwide, including Oxford University, New York University (Abu Dhabi), the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies (Abu Dhabi), the University of Edinburgh, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Doha). Considine has also been featured in numerous news media outlets and regularly engages with the press. He holds a PhD in sociology from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in international relations from Royal Holloway – University of London, and a BA in international relations from American University. His latest book – Beyond Dialogue – Building Bonds Between Christians and Muslims (Polity Press) – was published in November 2024.
