HIST 203 - Global History of Islam [GEGA]
An introductory history of the religious, political, social and intellectual life of Islam. Traces the history of Islam from its emergence in 7th century Arabia and its worldwide expansion over subsequent centuries. Introduces students to the sources, traditions, practices, and institutions that have shaped the lives of Muslims around the world.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Islam is a global religion with a global history. Within a century of Islam’s emergence in the Middle East in the 7th century C.E., Muslim communities existed in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Today, there are about 1.5 billion Muslims around the world (about 20% of the world’s population). Muslims represent the majority population in fifty-seven countries worldwide, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Iraq, and Nigeria. In addition, significant Muslim populations can be found in India, China, the Central Asian Republics, and Russia, as well as in Europe and America. Islam represents a basic unity of belief within a rich cultural historical diversity. Islamic practice expresses itself in different ways within a vast array of cultures.
This course will cover the Global History of Islam. Students will, therefore, gain a greater appreciation of the diversity of the world’s history and its population generally, and of the rich history and traditions of Muslims specifically. Needless to say, in view of the extraordinary salience of Islam and Muslims in contemporary affairs, and America’s particularly complex relationship with Muslims both at home and abroad, this course will provide a nuanced and critical understanding of Islam.
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Updates General Education Approval 9/2014, effective Winter 2015; New Course 01/2014, effective Summer 2014
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