Background
Karamustafa, Ahmet Targon was born on November 15, 1956 in Fatsa, Ordu, Turkey. Son of Ismail Recep and Mebrure Karamustafa. came to the United States, 1974.
Karamustafa, Ahmet Targon was born on November 15, 1956 in Fatsa, Ordu, Turkey. Son of Ismail Recep and Mebrure Karamustafa. came to the United States, 1974.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Hamilton College, 1978; Master of Arts in Islamic Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1987.
Research specialist, U. Exeter, England, 1985-1987; research specialist, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1987; associate professor religious studies, Washington University, St. Louis, since 1987; director Center for Study of Islamic Socs. and Civilizations, Washington University, St. Louis, 1994-1997.
Member American Academy Religion, Middle East Studies Association, American Association Teachers Turkish (Executive Board since 1991), Turkish Studies Association, American Research Institute in Turkey (grantee 1988), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Fatemeh Keshavarz, January 13, 1986. Children: Atefeh, Ayla, Ali Aydin.