ARTS115

Islam and Islamic Societies

15 points

Occurrences

  • ARTS115-23SU1 (C) Summer Jan 2023 start - Not Offered
  • ARTS115-23SU1 (D) Summer Jan 2023 start (Distance) - Not Offered

Description

This course is an introduction to Islam, highlighting its principles, rituals and various manifestations in today's world. Offering a multi-disciplinary and global perspective, it aims to familiarize students with contemporary debates on various issues including political Islam, the role of Sharia, gender and Islam, Jihad and terrorism, Islamophobia and Islamic civil society. The course covers a wide range of countries including New Zealand.

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