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History of Islam
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X21 (3 semester units in Near Eastern Studies)
Recipient of the Distinguished Course Award from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)
Explore the rich and complex history of Islam from its birth to the present day. Gain a greater appreciation of the cultural, geographical and political diversity of the people who comprise the Islamic mosaic. You pay particular attention to the religious values of Islamic culture as exemplified by the life of the prophet Muhammad and as expressed in the Quran.
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