HSTR 479

Religion and State in the Modern Middle East

Units: 1.5

Hours: 3-0-0

Also: RS 479

Formerly: HIST 443

Examines the historical junctures and socio-economic conditions in which modern Islamist movements have emerged. Comparative study of the politicization of Christian and Jewish communities in the Middle East (the Arab East, plus Iran, Israel, Turkey) and North Africa; reflection on the political influence of religion in neighbouring areas.

Note:

  • Credit will be granted for only one of HSTR 479, HSTR 380, HIST 443, HIST 468 (if taken in the same topic), HIST 469 (if taken in the same topic), RS 479.

Prerequisites:

  • Declared Honours in History; or
  • permission of the department.

Recommendation(s):

HSTR 112, or HSTR 112A and HSTR 112B recommended prior to HSTR 479.

Undergraduate course in History offered by the Department of History in the Faculty of Humanities.

Schedules:
Summer 2019 Fall 2019 Spring 2020

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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