Intercultural Studies: Islamic Studies Concentration

This concentration aims at teaching students in three strategic locations: Houghton College, North Africa and London, England. Students doing this optional concentration in Islamic Studies will be required to take Arabic language studies either as a one semester introduction on campus or in an approved off-campus Arabic context. Options include DMG in Fez, Morocco, and the MESP in Cairo, Egypt. In addition to Arabic, students will take 4 core courses and choose 1 further elective. Courses on Campus are normally offered during the Spring semester, either semester in North Africa through study abroad programs, or one class is available through the Houghton in London Fall semester.

Optional Islamic Studies Concentration - 5 Courses

  Required courses:
  • Intro to Islamic Foundations (INCL/MISS 360)
  • Engaging the Muslim World (INCL/MISS 361)
  • History of Islamic Theology and Movements (INCL/MISS 322)
  • War and Terrorism in the Middle East: History and Politics (INCL/POLS 353)
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  Electives (choose one):
  • Unorthodox and Folk Islam (INCL/MISS 440)
  • Islam in North America (INCL/MISS 441)
  • Globalization and Islamization (INCL/MISS 442)
  • Peoples and Cultures of the Middle East (CCCU: Middle East Studies)
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