HIST 4313 - History of the Islamic World

Description: An examination of the origins, spread, and development of Islam in its religious, cultural, economic, social, and political context from about 600 to the Present. The course will concentrate on the changes in Islamic societies in West Asia or the Middle East. A special emphasis will be placed on the interactions between Islamic and non-Islamic societies. The main themes of the course will be the analysis of the influence of religion on social and political development.

Credit Hours: 3
LAS Course: Yes