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Aas 394: History of Islam in Africa

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM

This course explores the history of Islam in Africa from the seventh century through the 20th century. The primary focus is on West and East Africa. Topics include Muslim minorities in non-Muslim societies, Islam and slavery, women in Muslim societies, Jihad movements in Africa, Muslim responses to the 19th-century European expansion, Islam and colonialism and Islam and post-colonial developments.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

  • Pre-Requisite: 24 Earned Hours

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