The Islamic Studies track focuses on the textual traditions of classical Islamic civilization. It provides students with familiarity with the legal, ethical, and mystical traditions of Islam.
Required Courses
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MENAS core requirements (12 units)
Elective Courses
- HIST 545: Women in Islamic History
- MENA 508A: Islamic Movements in the Contemporary Muslim World
- MENA 536: Love, Sex and Desire in the Islamicate Imaginary
- MENA 544: Islamic Mysticism
- MENA 585A: History of the Iranian Plateau, 600-1501
- MENA 596G: Islamic Law and Society
- MENA 596Q: Qur'anic Studies
- MENA 596H: Shi’ism
- MENA 696I: Special Topics: Advanced Islamic Studies
Coursework should be planned with the advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.