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REL264

Islamic Civilization: Politics, History, Arts

Subject code

REL

Course Number

264

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

A. Akhtar

Course Long Title

Islamic Civilization: Politics, History, Arts

Cross Listed Courses

Description

This course explores the medieval and modern history of Islam from Spain and Morocco to Russia and China. Topics include the music of Morocco, art of the Quran, Sunni and Shi'i cultural practices in Iran, women's mosques in China, and postcolonial debates in Egyptian politics. What does Islam mean to different Muslim communities around the world? What has made Islam one of the most influential religious traditions in the history of Europe, Africa, and Asia?

Writing Credit

No writing credit

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