REL 2065 - Islam in America

Explores the histories of the creation and engagement of Muslim communities in the United States. Investigates trends in immigration and conversion, life styles, rituals, beliefs, and the diverse roles of women in American Islam. The aim of the course is to examine deeper questions about the relationship between religion and politics, pluralism, and representations of Islam in the media.

Credits: 4 hours

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area III: The United States: Cultures and Issues.