HS 393 - Introduction to Islamic History

(3.00 cr.)

Provides an introduction to the first six centuries of Islamic history, from pre-Islamic Arabia to the impact of the Mongol invasions in the thirteenth century. Topics include the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the development of a Muslim community in the seventh century; the foundational texts of Islam (the Qur'an and the Hadith) and the basics of Islamic theology; the development of Islamic Law; the origins of the Sunni-Shiite split; the growth and expansion of Islamic empires in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and Spain; the Crusades from Muslims' perspective; and Muslim majority societies and cultures, including issues of religious identity, gender, race, class, and disability.

Prerequisite: One HS 100-level course.
Restrictions: Closed to students with catalogue year 2022-2023 or beyond.

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: CU/GT/ICL/IM