Middle East Studies Summer Courses

ARAB-2200-V11- Quranic Arabic Grammar
Summer Session 1: May 26, 2026 - June 25, 2026
V - Virtual (online courses only): TWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

The Quran is the source of inspiration for Islam, one of the world’s major religions, which is practiced today by more than 1 billion people. Muslims hold the Quran to be the Word of God revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ever since it appeared 1,400 years ago, it has generated volumes of commentary. The Quran is the first book written in Arabic. It is responsible for establishing Arabic as a written language and for isolating it from external impetus to change. In this class, we will examine how the Quran established an unchanging norm for the Arabic language. We will study the grammar of classicized Quranic Arabic. All examples and reading will be taken from the text of the Quran and the body of the Hadith, Muhammed’s commentary on the Quran. We will supplement our exploration of the Quran with extracts from other classical sources. This course is ideally suited for students who are interested in Islamic theology and/or the Arabic language. Students will complete this course with a more profound understanding of the intimate relationship between the Quran and the Arabic language.

CRN: 17061

Instructor: Alsiadi, Mohamed
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: ALC

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MEST-3620-V31- Islam in America
Summer Session 3, May 26, 2026 - August 04, 2026
Online: Asynchronous

This course will examine the history of Islam and the experience of Muslims in American from the time of the slave trade to the present day. Through a close analysis of both primary and secondary materials, students will explore – through speaking and writing exercises – the rich diversity of US Muslim communities and their multi-faceted contributions to the global umma and the formation of an “American Islam”.

CRN: 15043

Instructor: Kueny, Kathryn
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: ADVD, AFAM, AMST, ASHS, EP3, HIUL, ISAC, PLUR, RSCS, THEO, THHC

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THEO-3711-V31- Sacred Texts of the Middle East
Summer Session 3: May 26, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026
V - Virtual (online courses only): , -

This course introduces students to religious literature from the Middle East, broadly conceived. In the course, students will learn to analyze and contextualize texts from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as well as foundational texts of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism, including the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic writings, the New Testament and early Christian writings, the Qur'an and early Muslim writings. Special attention will be paid to the interactions of these traditions and communities as well as to their enduring legacies.

CRN: 15819

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
credits

Fordham course attributes: GLBL, HHPA, HUST, INST, ISME, JSTH, JWST, MEST, MVST, MVTH, OCST, REST, STSN, STXT, THHC

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THEO-3715-V31- Classic Islamic Texts
Summer Session 3: May 26, 2026 - Aug 4, 2026
V - Virtual (online courses only): Asynchronous

This course explores classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary texts of Islam, including the Quran, Hadith, and philosophical, historical, mystical, ritual, and legal texts.

CRN: 15054

Instructor: INSTRUCTOR, NO
credits

Fordham course attributes: GLBL, HHPA, HUST, INST, ISAS, ISFH, ISIN, ISME, MEST, MVST, MVTH, PJRJ, PJST, REST, SL, STSN, STXT, THHC, WGSS

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