<p>(Formerly numbered 27B.) (Same as Islamic Studies M27B.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Enforced requisite: course M27A. Introduction to Islam, immensely diverse global tradition which is second largest religion. Study of Islam and Muslims within framework of study of global religious traditions and emphasis on profound diversity of localized belief and practice found across world. Examination of Islam’s evolution across 15 centuries, from late antiquity—when it emerged as localized religion in Central Arabia—to modern era where it is practice from U.S. to Indonesia. Concentration on broad analytical categories in study of religion such as text, culture, history, and prophecy. Students transition to more complex analyses through chronological overview of Islamic history. Study also of case studies of Muslim global networks in arenas such as art, music, literature, and political thought. Letter grading.</p>

Clusters

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College of Letters and Science

Clusters are yearlong, collaboratively taught, interdisciplinary courses that focus on a topic of timely importance, such as the global environment or interracial dynamics.

Cluster Program

General Education — Literacy & Cultural Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

General Education — Historical Analysis (Society & Culture)

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General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

General Catalog

Global Islam

CLUSTER M27B

6 units