Middle East Studies Summer Courses

MEST 3620 PW1 - Islam in America
Summer Session III, May 30 - August 7, 2023
Online, Asynchronous

This course will examine the history of Islam and the experience of Muslims in America 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, AMST, ASHS, EP3, PLUR, THEO, THHC

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HIST 1600 L11 - Understanding Historical Change: Africa
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Lincoln Center: TWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

Introduction to the political, social, economic and institutional history of Africa.

CRN: 14811

Instructor: Idris, Amir
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: AFAM, GLBL, HC, INST, IPE, ISAF, MEST, PJRC, PJST

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THEO 3310 V11 - Early Christian Writings
Summer Session I, May 30 - June 29, 2023
Online: TWTh, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

A selective study of the writing of prominent Christian theologians from Justin Martyr to Augustine, concentrating on early beliefs concerning God, Christ, the Church and the sacraments.

CLOSED

Instructor: Demacopoulos, George
3 credits

Prerequisites: THEO 1000 or THEO 1007 or HPRH 1001 or THEO 1008 or THEO 1009 or THEO 1006 or THEO 1010 or HPLC 1401
Fordham course attributes: CLAS, MEST, MVST, MVTH, OCST, REST, STXT, THAM, THHC

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THEO 3715 PW1 - Classic Islamic Texts
Summer Session III, May 30 - August 7, 2023
Online, Asynchronous

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

CLOSED

Instructor: Kueny, Kathryn
3 credits

Prerequisites: THEO 1000 or HPRH 1001 or THEO 1006 or THEO 1007 or THEO 1008 or THEO 1009 or THEO 1010 or HPLC 1401
Fordham course attributes: GLBL, HHPA, HUST, INST, ISAS, ISIN, ISME, MEST, MVST, MVTH, REST, STSN, STXT, THHC, WGSS

Classes listed as either Lincoln Center or Rose Hill will meet on-campus only. Classes listed as "Online" during Session I or II will meet synchronously online during their scheduled meeting times. Students in different time zones should plan accordingly. Session III online courses are asynchronous (exceptions are noted in course descriptions).

Hybrid courses will meet in person on campus at the times indicated; additional online work will also be required.