RELI V3308 - Islam in African History

Institution:

Columbia University in the City of New York

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Description:

This undergraduate lecture course surveys the spread of Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa in the last millennium, with particular reference to West Africa. It analyzes how Islam shaped and was shaped by African societies. Topics include Islamization, the growth of literacy, and the transformation of Muslim societies during colonial rule, as well as Muslim globalizations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbia.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-1754

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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