Mason offers a wide range of courses in Islamic studies at the graduate and undergraduate levels. They come from the many departments and programs that contribute to the Islamic Studies Program. These courses provide students with a rich, multidisciplinary perspective on issues involving the societies, cultures, history, and politics of the Islamic world.
Registration for the Summer 2017 session begins on March 27, and registration for the Fall 2017 semester begins on April 11.
This information is provided by the Center for Global Islamic Studies and is subject to change. It is not meant to replace the Schedule of Classes on the website of the Office of the Registrar, which is the official and most up-to-date source for the schedule.
Note: Check the Department of Modern and Classical Languages website for information about courses offered in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish. Check the Schar School of Policy and Government website for more information about GOVT courses listed below.
GOVT 332 - Government and Politics of the Middle East/North Africa
GOVT 345 - Islam and Politics
GOVT 444 009 - The Arab Spring and Beyond
HIST 282 - Survey of Middle East Civilization II
HIST 387 007 - Europe and the Middle East, 600-1900
RELI 365 - Muhammad: Life and Legacy
GOVT 500 - Scientific Method and Research Design
GOVT 632 002 - Politics/Societies of the Middle East
HIST 575 - Approaches to Middle Eastern and Islamic History *crosslisted as HIST 535
HIST 610 - The Study and Writing of History
RELI 645 - Muslim Comparative Theologies: Sunni-Shi'i Religious Thought
ENGH 591 001 - Folklore in the Middle East and Central Asia
GOVT 500 002 - Scientific Method and Research Design
GOVT 733 002 - Islam and Politics
HIST 610 001 - The Study and Writing of History
HIST 610 002 - The Study and Writing of History
MEIS 500 001 - Critical Issues/Debates in Middle East & Islamic Studies
RELI 644 001 - Islamic Texts and Contexts
SOCI 620 001 - Methods and Logic of Social Inquiry
ARTH 430 001 - Ottoman Art (crosslisted as ARTH 599 003)
ENGH 412 001 - Folklore in the Middle East and Central Asia (crosslisted as ENGH 591 001)
GOVT 332 001 - Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
GOVT 345 001 - Islam and Politics
GOVT 444 001 - Text, Film and the Arab Uprisings
HIST 281 001 - Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization I
HIST 387 012 - Islam and Sectarianism
RELI 376 001 - Religion and Medicine
RELI 376 005 - Muslims in the United States
Students interested in Islamic studies are strongly encouraged to study abroad in one of the many programs offered by George Mason University's Center for Global Education. The exposure and interactions of such experiences greatly enhance the learning in the classroom. Study abroad courses range in length from a week to a semester. Mason offers programs in many Muslim-majority countries including Turkey, Morocco, Qatar, and Jordan. To learn more visit the Center for Global Education website.
