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RCS479 - Religion and State in the Modern Middle East

Description

Examines the historical junctures and socio-economic conditions in which modern Islamist movements have emerged. Comparative study of the politicization of Christian and Jewish communities in the Middle East (the Arab East, plus Iran, Israel, Turkey) and North Africa; reflection on the political influence of religion in neighbouring areas.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Cross-listed courses

HSTR479 - Religion and State in the Modern Middle East

Formerly

RS 479

Note(s)

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

Recommendations

  • HSTR 112, or HSTR 112A and HSTR 112B recommended prior to RCS 479.

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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