2017-2018 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RELST 144 - Modern Islamic Movements


Credits: 4
A study of modern Islamic movements arising in the 18th and 19th centuries as well as those that have appeared more recently. We examine the various movements’ organizations, ideologies, evolution, and effectiveness. Special attention is paid to how various Islamic movements have attracted wide support and are similar to other social and religious movements. In particular, we study movements that receive significant recent media attention.

Distribution Requirements: IP, SB.