Islam in Africa

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course will focus on the history and practice of Islam in Africa. Course readings and discussions will explore a number of topics, including the arrival of Islam in North and sub-Saharan Africa, the rise of pre-colonial Muslim empires, African Muslims' experiences of colonialism, and the trajectories of Muslim communities in post-colonial Africa. Through detailed study of Muslim societies in Africa, students will also gain greater understanding of issues at play throughout the Muslim world, including the relationships between religion, law, and politics.