Beliefs, practices, and history of Muslim, societies from their origins in seventh-century, Arabia to their complex current expressions, throughout the world. The Qur'an; the Prophet, Muhammad; ritual practice; law; politics; gender, roles/relations. The many debates and voices of, dissent that have helped define the varieties of, Islamic culture. Focus on the Middle East/North, Africa will be supplemented by attention to other, contexts, including America.
- Teacher: Paul Powers