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Nov 22, 2024
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PSC 109 - Political IslamSemester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course examines the political dimensions of Islam. We will trace
back the roots of Islam centered political ideologies, situating them
within their historical and social contexts. We will investigate
social, political, economic, and religious agendas of traditionalist,
modernist, as well as fundamentalist Muslim movements. Focusing on a
set of chosen Muslim countries, we will explore what motivates
individuals to join political movements, drawing on Islam as a main
reference system. Students will get acquainted with basic political
concepts of the Islamic tradition, and the way these concepts are
negotiated vis-à-vis modern institutions and values such as the nation
state, secularism, democracy and human rights.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Same as RELI 153.
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