HIST0466A-S23
Animals in Mideast History
Animals in Middle Eastern History
In this course we will examine attitudes towards animals in Middle Eastern history, with an emphasis on Muslim settings. We will survey the law and ethics of human-animal relations in religious sources and engage with issues such as how humans differ from non-human “animals,” how they should treat animals, and the overall place and roles of animals in divine creation as reflected within different historical periods. We will also consider the impact of the modern animal liberation movement in the Middle East and examine a variety of religious and secular positions formulated by Muslims that have recently prioritized animal welfare and promoted environmental consciousness. (Counts for HSMT credit) Pre-1800. 3 hrs. sem.
In this course we will examine attitudes towards animals in Middle Eastern history, with an emphasis on Muslim settings. We will survey the law and ethics of human-animal relations in religious sources and engage with issues such as how humans differ from non-human “animals,” how they should treat animals, and the overall place and roles of animals in divine creation as reflected within different historical periods. We will also consider the impact of the modern animal liberation movement in the Middle East and examine a variety of religious and secular positions formulated by Muslims that have recently prioritized animal welfare and promoted environmental consciousness. (Counts for HSMT credit) Pre-1800. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2023
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 148(MBH 148)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 13, 2023 to May 15, 2023)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Febe Armanios
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP HIS MDE SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- FOOD0466A-S23
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22712
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0466
- Section Identifier:
- A