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RCS380 - Religion and the Making of the Modern Middle East

Description

Examines the modern historical contexts within which various religions (e.g., Islam, Judaism, Christianity) and denominations (e.g., Sunni, Shi'a) have overlapped with, and been mobilized by state as well as non-state actors across the broader region. Comparative study of relevant developments within key countries (e.g., Arab states, Israel, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan), as well as with respect to aspiring nationalist communities (e.g., Palestinians, Kurds) and political or social movements (e.g., Muslim Brotherhood, Hezbollah, ISIS).

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Cross-listed courses

HSTR380 - Religion and the Making of the Modern Middle East

Formerly

RS 380

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of RCS 380, HIST 443, HIST 468 (if taken in the same topic), HIST 469 (if taken in the same topic), HSTR 380, HSTR 479, RS 380.

Course offered by

Religion, Culture and Society Program

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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