NES 4618

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NES 4618
Seminar in Islamic History: The Beginnings of Islam: 600-750

Course information provided by the 2020-2021 Catalog.

An examination of Islamic history from 600-750, with special attention to historiography and interpretive issues. Topics to be discussed will include: Arabia and the Near East before Islam; the collection of the Qur'an, the biography of Muhammad, the Arab conquests, the Umayyad caliphs, and the Abbasid takeover.


Course Attribute (CU-ITL)

Distribution Category (HA-AS, HST-AS)

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)

Course Subfield (RS)

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Syllabi: none

  • 18106 NES 4618   SEM 101

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    • T Mann Library 102
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Powers, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none

  • 20937 NES 4618   SEM 102

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    • T Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021

    • Powers, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online