Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Minor
The minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies requires a minimum of five courses chosen from a minimum of two different departments. No more than three courses may be taken from one department. The courses that the students can choose from are listed below. Relevant special topics courses, study abroad courses, and new courses may be accepted towards the minor upon the approval of the program coordinator.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ARA 101 | Elementary Arabic I | 3 |
ARA 102 | Elementary Arabic II | 3 |
HIS 285 | Arab-Israeli Conflict | 3 |
HIS 361 | Ottomans and Modern Turkey | 3 |
HIS 371 | The Middle East | 3 |
HIS 372 | The Modern Middle East | 3 |
HIS 222 | Rivalries: Central Asia & Afghanistan | 3 |
POL 376 | Politics/Middle East | 3 |
REL 211 | Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures | 3 |
REL 219 | Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 |
REL 315 | Prophecy in Ancient Israel | 3 |
REL 370 | Islam | 3 |
REL 375 | Islam and the West (Comparative Religion) | 3 |