This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2017) |
A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (June 2017) |
Charles J. Adams (1924 – March 23, 2011) was Emeritus Professor of Islamic Studies at McGill University and for nearly 20 years the Director of the Institute of Islamic Studies there.[1][2]
Adams was born in Houston, Texas in 1924. His undergraduate education was at Baylor University, which was interrupted when he volunteered to serve in the Air Force during World War II as an airborne radio operator and mechanic. After the war he returned to Balyor to earn his B.A.[citation needed]
His long career at McGill University began when he joined the faculty in 1952. Adams the historian of religion turned his head more particularly toward Islam when, under a Ford Foundation Grant, he studied Islam in Pakistan. He returned to McGill to join the new Institute of Islamic Studies, and later served as its director from 1964-80.[citation needed]
Death
He died on March 23, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Charles J. Adams". rgstudies.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
- ^ "McGill Reporter". reporter-archive.mcgill.ca. Retrieved 2016-10-04.
 | This United States biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |