RELG 275 - Religion and Politics in the Modern Middle East

As the cradle of Abrahamic faiths and many world civilizations, the Middle East has been a fertile and contentious meeting place of religion and politics, especially in the modern era. This course analyses the dynamic between religion and politics focusing especially on the last fifty years. The Arab-Israeli war, the Islamic revolution in Iran, the rise of militant fundamentalism, and recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq will be among the case-studies examined.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 25.

Mr. Mahallati

 

Credits: 3 Credits