2018-2019 Academic Bulletin 
    
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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RELST 146 - Islam in America


Credits: 4
A survey of the variety of Islamic adaptations in North America from the forced migrations of the first Muslims from Africa through present-day American Muslim youth cultures. The course examines the practices and self-understandings of the Nation of Islam and other so-called “Black Muslim” movements, as well as the impact of changes over time of racial constructions.

Pre- or Corequisite: RELST 140  is recommended.

Distribution Requirements: HE, SB.

This class counts towards the Black Studies minor.