HIST 442 - War,Religion,and Culture:Christians and Muslims in the Mediterranean World,1000-1600

Institution:

Indiana State University

Subject:

History

Description:

hours. This cross-cultural course will examine patterns of cooperation and conflict between Christian and Muslim societies in a region subject to a common geography, ecology, and climate. Combining lecture and discussion formats, the class will concentrate upon the following topics: the Mediterranean as a connected structure, the forging of a pluralist culture, and the “grand clash” of destinybetween Christians and Muslims in Spain; transmission to Europe of Muslim scientific discoveries and the Greco-Roman legacy; the Crusades as an episode of conflict and peace interchange; the 16th Century “World”War between Hapsburg Spain and the Ottoman Empire; and Malta as the new frontier between East and West. By exposing students to a variety of cultures, this course will facilitate an understanding of human diversity and complexity; promote respect, if not acceptance, for peoples different from ourselves; arouse interest in cross-cultural approaches to historical study; and expose students to an exciting and important world region.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.indstate.edu

Phone Number:

(812) 237-6311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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