JNE 210C - Introduction to Islamic Civilization

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

Subject:

Description:

Historical survey of Islamic civilization in global perspective. Chronological coverage of social, political, economic, and cultural history is balanced with focused attention to special topics, which include: aspects of Islam as religion; science, medicine, and technology in Islamic societies; art and architecture; philosophy and theology; interaction between Islamdom and Christendom; Islamic history in the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia as well as Africa; European colonialism; globalization of Islam and contemporary Islam.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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