2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Islamic Studies Minor


Banner Code: ISLM

Phone: 703-993-1261

Web: islamicstudies.gmu.edu

Faculty

Amireh, Aydin (director), Bakhash, Butler, Dakake, DeCaroli, Haddad, Hamdani, Hammer, Katz, Lukacs, Mandaville, McGlinchey, Paden, Salawdeh

The minor in Islamic studies is designed for students interested in the societies, cultures, history, and politics of the Islamic world. It offers students the opportunity to study the many societies that have significant Muslim populations. These societies are not just in the Middle East. They stretch from North Africa to Southeast Asia and beyond. They include Europe as well as North America. To fulfill the requirements for the minor, students take a wide variety of courses from a range of departments. These courses provide students with a broad and well-rounded understanding of Islam.

The minor will enhance students’ opportunities for future study and employment, especially in the Washington, D.C. area.

This program of study is an interdisciplinary minor offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Course Work


Three core courses (9 credits)


One course (3 credits) in a foreign language of any country with a significant Muslim population


Arabic may be used to fulfill this requirement, but other languages of the Islamic world may be substituted with prior written approval of the director. This requirement may be waived for students who can demonstrate proficiency in a relevant foreign language. Contact the college Office of Undergraduate Affairs. Such students will have 3 additional elective credits.

Total: 21 credits