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2016-2017 University Catalog

Islamic Studies Minor

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Banner Code: ISLM
Phone: 703-993-5404
Web: islamicstudies.gmu.edu

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  
Program: Middle East and Islamic Studies  

Faculty

Amireh, Bakhash, Butler, Dakake (director), DeCaroli, Haddad, Hamdani, 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.

For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies  section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must complete 21 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor.

Three core courses (9 credits)

Three elective courses (9 credits) chosen from:

Special topics courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with prior written approval of the director.

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 be required to take 3 additional elective credits.

Total: 21 credits

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