HIST 364 - The Rise of Islam

(3.00)

This course explores the origins and development of the culture and society of Islam, a community that today represents over 1.2 billion people. We will examine Islam’s genesis in central Arabia in the sixth century, its expansion into the Mediterranean basin and east to India, and its main intellectual and philosophical currents. The course ends with the rise of the Ottoman Empire, the Islamic “superpower” that lasted until the 20th century. Course Preparation: Any 100 or 200 level SS course

Course ID: 101747
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Social Sciences (GEP)