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AFRSTY 113 - Islam and the African World

3 Credit(s) | Lecture | Graded (includes P/F option)
Not repeatable for credit

Description:
This course presents an overview of Islam as a religious construct in the African world. Specifically, the course will explore the nature of the relationship between Islam and Africa from the birth of the religion to the present. As a comparative and historical survey of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa, the course explores facets of Islam in African history, culture and society. In addition, it explores the rise and diversification of Islam in the African diaspora, particularly in the Americas.

Distribution Area: World Cultures
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