GS, H, SS- This course introduces students to major developments in Islamic civilization from the advent of Islam to the present. It examines the basic principles of the Islamic religion, and how Islam has been experienced in different parts of the Islamic world and throughout history. The course explores the ways in which the religion of Islam has been embraced and practiced by diverse cultures of the globe including those found in Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe, and the Americas. Furthermore, the course explores how Islam has influenced conceptions of authority, law, philosophy, science, mathematics, literature, and art. Finally, the course will examine variations in the status of women within Islamic civilization, both across time and in different cultural and socioeconomic settings.
Prerequisites
Placement into ENGL 95 or above.