Black History in Islam

4.0 credits

This course introduces the histories and cultures of Black Muslim societies across Africa, the Atlantic world, the Ottoman Empire, the Mediterranean Arab World, and the Indian subcontinent. It traces the genealogy of Islam and explores how Muslims have embodied the religion across Africa and the Global Black Diaspora. Through lectures and seminars, we examine Black Muslim contributions to the transmission, circulation, and preservation of Islamic intellectual heritage, focusing on knowledge networks, community building, and transnational exchange. We also explore Black Muslim engagement with Islamic traditions in struggles for racial liberation, social justice, activism, and resilience.