RELST 4438

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RELST 4438
Islam in Asia: From Turkey to Japan

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Why do mosques look so different across Asia? How come Malaysia is a global center for the halal industry? Why is "blue and white" the classic patter for Chinese porcelain, and how does it fit in a conversation about "Islam"? In this seminar we will explore the ways in which Islam and Asia have shaped each other's histories, societies and cultures from the seventh century to today. Challenging the assumed dominance of the Middle East in the development of Islam, we will discuss Asia's centrality in the development of global Islam as a religious, social and political reality. We will learn how and why Asia is central to the history of Islam, and vice versa, considering the impact of Asia's Muslims on Islam; and how Islam became an integral part of Asia, and its influence on local conceptions of power, the sciences, arts, and bureaucracy.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites One course at the 3000 level in the Humanities or with permission of the instructor; previous knowledge of Islam and/or Asia might be beneficial, but not assumed.

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (CA-AS, GLC-AS)

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one independent study. Combined with: ASIAN 4438, ASIAN 6638, RELST 6638

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18578 RELST 4438   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: One course at the 3000 level in the Humanities or with permission of the instructor; previous knowledge of Islam and/or Asia might be beneficial, but not assumed.

  • 18579 RELST 4438   IND 601

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    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Formichi, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Prerequisite: One course at the 3000 level in the Humanities or with permission of the instructor; previous knowledge of Islam and/or Asia might be beneficial, but not assumed.