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HIST 331 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3 Credits
The course covers the period from the emergence of Islam to the end of Abbasid rule in Baghdad, and focuses on the central lands of Islam. After a chronological review of the political processes of expansion, state-formation, and decentralization, various aspects of social and intellectual life are examined. Topics to be covered include : the question of unity and diversity in Islamic history; the development of the religious sciences, law, political thought and philosophy; social hierarchies in theory and practice; and economic life and thought. For the possibility of being taken as a graduate course, subject to additional readings and work requirements, see HIST 531.
Last Offered Terms Course Name SU Credit
Spring 2021-2022 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Fall 2019-2020 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Fall 2017-2018 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Fall 2016-2017 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Summer 2008-2009 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Spring 2006-2007 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Spring 2005-2006 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Fall 2003-2004 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Fall 2002-2003 Early Islamic History : A Survey 3
Prerequisite: SPS 101 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D
or SPS 102 - Undergraduate - Min Grade D
Corequisite: __
ECTS Credit: 6 ECTS (6 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year)
General Requirements: