​Magnus Bernhardsson, PhD to Speak at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church

From Greenfield Hill Congregational Church: On Tuesday, April 4th, the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church (GHCC) Adult Education Board is proud to host Magnus Bernhardsson, PhD, Williams College Professor of History and Faculty Affiliate in Arabic Studies, Leaderships Studies & Religion to speak on the topic of: What is ISIS and What Does it Want?

Professor Berhardsson will speak about the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), their historical background, their level of operations, and the underpinnings of their ideology. He will highlight how they are driven by a commitment to purify their lands of undesirable elements, especially how they have destroyed and plundered historical sites, art, and artifacts and how they thrive in anarchic, war-like conditions. Finally, given its structure and theology his lecture will conclude discussing the best possible ways to combat a force and organization like ISIS.

The event will take place on April 4th from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the church, located at 1045 Old Academy Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The event is open to the public and there is no admissions charge.

About the Speaker:

Magnus Bernhardsson joined the Williams College faculty in 2003 after receiving his PhD in history from Yale University. His research is concerned with modern Iraqi history, U.S.-Iraqi relations 1900-2000, as well as archaeology and nationalism in the modern Middle East. He is the author of “Reclaiming a Plundered Past: Archaeology and Nationalism in Modern Iraq”. In 2007 he was the recipient of the Nelson Bushnell Prize for excellence in teaching from Williams.

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