RELI0252B-S19
Islam in America
Islam in America
In this course we will briefly consider the historical origins of Islam, its development, and essential teachings. Then we will shift our focus to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the earliest Muslims who set foot on American soil as slaves. We will then examine the fascinating role the African American community played in the spread of Islam during the twentieth century. Finally, we will examine issues of immigration, identity, gender, ethnicity, generational divide, discussing the constantly changing nature of how Islam is imagined in America both by the general public and Muslim Americans. (not open to students who have taken RELI 1032) 3 hrs. lect.
In this course we will briefly consider the historical origins of Islam, its development, and essential teachings. Then we will shift our focus to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the earliest Muslims who set foot on American soil as slaves. We will then examine the fascinating role the African American community played in the spread of Islam during the twentieth century. Finally, we will examine issues of immigration, identity, gender, ethnicity, generational divide, discussing the constantly changing nature of how Islam is imagined in America both by the general public and Muslim Americans. (not open to students who have taken RELI 1032) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Spring 2019
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 222(MNR 222)
- Schedule:
- 12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday at MNR 222 (Feb 11, 2019 to May 13, 2019)
7:30pm-10:25pm on Wednesday at MNR 222 (Feb 11, 2019 to May 13, 2019) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Ata Anzali
- Subject:
- Religion
- Department:
- Religion
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR CW HIS NOR PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- RELI0252A-S19 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22579
- Subject Code:
- RELI
- Course Number:
- 0252
- Section Identifier:
- B