Mason offers a wide range of courses in Islamic studies at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. These courses come from multiple departments and programs which contribute to the programs in Islamic Studies. Courses provide students with a rich, multidisciplinary perspective on issues involving the societies, cultures, history, and politics of the Islamic world.
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.
ANTH 308 001 - Peoples/Cultures of Middle East
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 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 591 002 - Acad Stdy Reli: Islamic Stdies
RELI 644 001 - Islamic Texts and Contexts
SOCI 620 001 - Methods and Logic of Social Inquiry
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
Students interested in Islamic studies are strongly encouraged to study abroad in one of the many programs offered by George Mason University's Global Education Office (GEO). The exposure and interactions of such experiences greatly enhance the learning in the classroom. Study abroad courses and internships are offered for a semester, summer and winter and spring academic breaks. GEO offers programs in Morocco, Indonesia, Jordan, UAE, Oman and Palestinian territories. To learn more- visit the GEO website at http://studyabroad.gmu.edu/.
