HIST 150   Islam: Religion and Civilization (3 Hours)

This course surveys major themes and developments in Islamic culture and history from the life of the Prophet Muhammad to the present Muslim diaspora. Topics will include Islam’s major teachings and practices; its main religious branches; expansion and political development since the seventh century; interactions with the West; and Islamic law, philosophy, arts, science, and literature. Emphases will be on the analysis and interpretation of these developments. HIST 150, HUM 150 and REL 150 are the same course; enroll in one only.