Karen Armstrong
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Summary
Karen Armstrong was born on November 14, 1944[1], in Worcestershire[2]. She has worked as a theologian[3], writer[4], university teacher[5], Islamicist[6], and historian of religion[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,546 views/month, #6,933 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: religious studies scholar[10]
- Field of work: religious studies[11], philosophy[12], comparative religion[13], religious ethics[14], compassion[15], Golden Rule[16]
- Employer: Leo Baeck College[17]
- Educated at: St Anne's College[18]
- Award received: Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship[19], TED Prize[20], Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[21], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[23], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: female[27]
- Commons category: Karen Armstrong[28]
- Academic degree: Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[29], Doctor of Philosophy[30]
- Family name: Armstrong[31]
- Given name: Karen[32]
- Official website: http://charterforcompassion.org/[33]
- Medical condition: epilepsy[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Name in native language: Karen Armstrong[36]
Why It Matters
Karen Armstrong has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to her include A History of God[39], a literary work[40]; Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time[41], a literary work[42]; and Islam: A Short History[43], a literary work[44].
FAQs
Where was Karen Armstrong born?
Karen Armstrong was born in Worcestershire[2].
What did Karen Armstrong do for work?
Karen Armstrong worked as a theologian[3], writer[4], university teacher[5], Islamicist[6], and historian of religion[7].
Where did Karen Armstrong go to school?
Karen Armstrong was educated at St Anne's College[18].
What awards did Karen Armstrong receive?
Honors received include Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Worship[19], TED Prize[20], Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize[21], and Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[22].