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POLS 335 Islamic Political Thought

This course is an exploration of the tradition of Islamic political thought. It begins with a close examination of canonical thinkers in the Islamic tradition, then proceeds to an examination of the Islamic reformist period by looking at the encounters with European liberalism, colonialism, and the demands for secular reform. It then turns to a close analysis of key texts of political Islam and explores their impact on contemporary global politics.

Distribution Area

Global Learning

Credits

1 course

Fall Semester information

Smita Rahman

335A: Islamic Political Thought