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
GEC This Course Belongs To
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