PSCI 4824 - Islam, Democracy, and Human Rights

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

4824. 3 hours. Surveys Islamic political thought in order to understand basic Islamic concepts and doctrines, such as role of religion in politics, rights and duties of the individual and community, and the nature of government. Course includes an examination of 19th and 20th century liberal and conservative Islamic thinkers and their efforts to reinterpet Islam to meet the challenges of modernization. Students will also study contemporary debates within Islam, such as democracy and human rights.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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