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Le Anne Clausen

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer questions on Arab culture, including differences in cultures among Arab countries and sub-groups. I can also answer questions on Christian-Muslim relations, interfaith issues in general, and human rights and peacemaking issues in the Middle East.

Experience in the area

I was a human rights worker for four years in the Middle East, and have spent time in Palestine, Israel, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. I speak intermediate Arabic; some Hebrew; and am starting Persian (Farsi, Dari). I have led a half-dozen educational delegations to the area for North American groups; and I have led trainings for nearly a thousand international human rights volunteers coming into the area over my years there. I am now working to launch an interfaith peace-teams based human rights organization, hopefully in the next two years. I am also currently editing the manuscript for my first book, a firsthand account of my time in the Middle East

Publications

"Be the Healers," (next steps after Abu Ghraib) The Lutheran magazine, July 2004. www.christian-muslim.net www.seminaryaction.org www.young-activist.blogspot.com Multiple press releases which I wrote from the field, as well as media interviews/articles about my work are also available via Google search.

Education/Credentials

I have an MA in Christian-Muslim relations; and I am now continuing my studies at Chicago Theological Seminary (www.ctschicago.edu). I also have a BA in Religion concentrating in global service, from Wartburg College, (www.wartburg.edu).

Awards and Honors

I received the Dell Award for Peace and Justice from Wartburg College. I have spoken and led workshops and trainings at over one hundred church congregations, colleges, schools, organizations

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Recent Reviews from Users

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Luis Torres	11/02/09	10	10	10	10	Le Anne was an absolutely pivital guide .....
Brenda	09/28/09	10	10	10	10	Ms. Clausen responded to my questions quickly .....
melissa	09/15/09	10	10	10	10
Amira	08/31/09	10	10	10	10
Lillie	08/23/09	10	10	10	10	thanks Le Anne for answering both my .....

Recent Answers from Le Anne Clausen

2009-10-18 Mosque Etiquette for First-Time Visitors:

Greetings Sophia, and thanks for your response. To be honest, in some places I've gone barefoot, and in others I've had stockings on. I've generally just observed what other women were doing in the place

2009-10-17 Mosque Etiquette for the First-Time Visitor:

Greetings Sophia, and thanks for your question. The best thing you can do in any situation like this is to ask your hosts upon arrival what they would have you do. Most often, they will appreciate the

2009-10-13 Arabic alphabet:

Greetings Melissa, and thanks for your question. So far as I know, all recent Microsoft Word programs should already have the characters built into the 'fonts' section. It's not always labeled as Arabic

2009-10-02 Online Dating Etiquette:

Greetings Ann, and thanks for your question. Basically, I haven't found a difference between Arab men and any other kind of men when it comes to the behavior you describe here. It's a universally bad

2009-09-27 meeting Arab Catholic girlfriend's parents?:

Greetings Billy, and thanks for your question. Actually, if your own family leans toward more traditional Hispanic culture, meeting your girlfriend's parents may be easier than you think! There are many

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