Courses in Islamic Studies

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.

Sections Scheduled for Fall 2023 - Undergraduate

RELI 358 - Islamic Thought - Maria M Dakake          

ARAB 325 - Major Arabic Writers - Nathaniel Greenberg 

GOVT 332 - Gov/Pol Mid Eas/N Africa – Bassam Haddad 

HIST 281 - Survey of Middle Eastern Civilization - Sumaiya A. Hamdani 

HIST 462 - Women in Islamic Society - Sumaiya A. Hamdani 

HNRS 260 - Religion and Medicine - Aziz Sachedina 

RELI 399 - Theory & Methods in Religion - Aziz Sachedina 

ENGH 309 - Literature and Human Rights - Amal Amireh 

GOVT 322 - Intl Relations Theory - Ahsan Butt 

Sections Scheduled for Fall 2023 - Graduate 

HIST 575 - Approaches Mid East/Islam Hist - Sumaiya A. Hamdani 

RELI 630 - Theory & Methods in Religion - Aziz Sachedina 

HIST 535 - Approaches Mid East/Islam Hist - Huseyin Yilmaz 

HIST 575 - Approaches Mid East/Islam Hist - Huseyin Yilmaz 

HIST 585 - Critical Issues/Debates MEIS - Huseyin Yilmaz 

MEIS 500 - Critical Issues/Debates MEIS - Huseyin Yilmaz 

ENGH 665 - Literature and Human Rights - Amal Amireh 

ENGH 591 - Adv Intro Folklore & Folklife - Benjamin Gatling 

FOLK 501 - Adv Intro Folklore & Folklife - Benjamin Gatling 

Sections Scheduled for Summer 2023 - Undergraduate 

ARAB 325 - Major Arabic Writers - Nathaniel Greenberg 

GLOA 400 - Global Middle East - Yasemin Ipek 

ARAB 325 - Major Arabic Writers - Mohammad R. Salama 

HIST 387 - Modern Middle East - Huseyin Yilmaz 

HIST 388 - Early Middle Ages - Samuel Collins 

Sections Scheduled for Summer 2023 - Graduate 

GLOA 599 - Global Middle East - Yasemin Ipek 

HIST 585 - Modern Middle East - Huseyin Yilmaz

Study Abroad Programs (Coursework & Internships)

Students interested in Islamic studies are strongly encouraged to study abroad in one of the many programs offered by Mason's Global Education Office. 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/.