CLWR 412 - Political Islam

Institution:

Ohio University-Main Campus

Subject:

World Religions

Description:

Why have Muslims turned to religion as a source for political identity? What types of individuals and groups have embraced this religio-political renewal? In what directions have the renewal movements developed? What concepts and concerns animate this revitalization? These questions are addressed by exploring the historical and intellectual background of Islamist revival relative to specific case studies (e.g. the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, al-Qa’ida, the Taliban). Prerequisites: CLWR 311 OR HIST 337C Credit Hours: 4 Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts. Note: Effective Summer Quarter 2010-11 (June 2011) any non-repeatable course may be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ohio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 593-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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