HIST 217 : Islamic Civilization

This course focuses on the concept of civilization, the rise and historical circumstances that helped in establishing the Islamic civilization, its interrelation with the other civilizations, and its contributions to the world culture and heritage. The course deals with the foundation of the Islamic state, its administrative, financial, judicial and social institutions. In addition, it is devoted to examine the social, economic, and intellectual activities of Muslims and their impact on other civilizations up to the 16th century.

HIST 111: History of the Muslim World I

This course surveys the emergence and growth of the Islamic community, from the time of the Prophet Muhammad to the end of the twelfth century. Topics covered include the rise and spread of Islam, the Islamic empire under the Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphs and the emergence of regional Islamic states from Afghanistan and Eastern Iran, to North Africa and Spain. The course concludes with Muslim recapturing of Jerusalem in 1187. The course emphasizes the structure of social and political institutions.