HIST 445 - History of Saudi Arabia

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

This course will examine the history of Saudi Arabia from the beginnings of the first Saudi state in the 1700?s until the present. Key topics will include the branch of Islam founded by Muhammad b. Abd al-Wahhab, the kingdom?s regional diversity, policies of the ruling House of Saud, the growth and impact of the oil industry, and relations with foreign powers, especially the United States. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is available for graduate credit.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

HIST 105 or HONR 122

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/28/2023 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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