HI 280 - Islamic Civilization I

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

Islamic Civilization will examine the religion, politics and culture of the Islamic world from pre-Islamic Arabia, through the 13th century Mongol invasions. Special attention will be paid to the life of the Prophet, beliefs, practices and divisions within Islam, the Caliphate, the Umayyad and Abbasid empires and successor states, historic areas of contact and conflict between Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Treatment will be both chronological and thematic, with use of films, maps and images to help set the scene for historic events. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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