Modern and Contemporary Islam

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course examines issues and debates in modern and contemporary Islamic discourse from a broad spectrum of perspectives. The course introduces students to a plurality of voices, both Sunni and Shi‘ite, on many controversial issues facing Muslims today, including, but not limited to the nature of the Qur’an, methods of interpretation, Muhammad, the role of women, Islam and the West, violence, terrorism, and human rights. The course uses secondary sources and primary sources in translation. Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027.