HIS 290 - The Islamic Middle East I

Institution:

Assumption University

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Description:

This course examines the history of the pre-modern Middle East from the genesis of Islam in seventh century Arabia to the advent of Western power and dominance in the region. The course will cover religious, cultural, and socio-economic developments in the Middle East. In addition to examining the origins of the Qur’an and Muhammud’s proselytizingmission in the Arabian Peninsula, the course will analyze the reasons for Islam’s rapid political takeover of territory stretching from Spain to Central Asia. It will also examine how the conquered territories and peoples exerted a strong formative influence on the development of Islam. The Islam’s numerous philosophic, scientific, and technological achievements which marked a period of progress in the European Middle Ages will be also be stressed. Borsch/ Three credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.assumption.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 767-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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