PCST 358 - Islam and the West

Institution:

University of Massachusetts Global (formerly Brandman University)

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Description:

This course begins with an introduction to Islam, its historical interaction with the Christian world, and then focuses on the contemporary relations between the Muslim world and the Judeo-Christian influenced west. It explores whether current conflicts derive from religious differences, historical conflicts of interest, or from contemporary political and cultural incompatibilities. It also stresses the heterogeneity in the Islamic community, which is often overlooked by the west. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brandman.edu/

Phone Number:

(949) 341-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Trimester

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