HIST 313: Study of the historical and religious development of Islam from 600 CE to present

Course Description

Study of the historical and religious development of Islam from 600 CE to present. Particular emphasis on the diversity of Islamic belief and experience in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Topics include: the role of Islamic belief in political conflict (and vice versa), the Sunni/Shiite split, forms of Islamic mysticism, and interpretations of Islamic law (Sharia). Available for graduate credit as HIST 513.