History 358 - Jihad Movements in Islamic History

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

The first part of the course investigates the Islamic theological and juridical interpretations of jihad. A study of the relevant passages of the Quran reveals how contradictory the Islamic concept of jihad is, with many verses containing a strong limitation on fighting against non-Muslims. The second and third parts study several important movements of political Islam, Islamic Reformism and jihad, taken mainly from the Colonial Period of the 18th and 19th centuries (Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Caucasus) as well as the 20th and 21st centuries (Iran, Afghanistan, al-Qaida). Prerequisite: History 261 or similar introductions into Islam.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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