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Islam & the African World

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
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TBA		 Online 3 $1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)
Date
-
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)

Description

This course presents an overview of Islam as a religious construct in the African world. Specifically, the course will explore the nature of the relationship between Islam and Africa from the birth of the religion to the present. As a comparative and historical survey of Islam in sub-Saharan Africa, the course explores facets of Islam in African history, culture and society. In addition, it explores the rise and diversification of Islam in the African diaspora, particularly in the Americas.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 1, 6 weeks

Class Dates

-

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Patrick King

Tuition*

$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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