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Islamic Studies
2022 Winter Complete Course List
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Approvals indicated on this list were relevant at the time of creation and may no longer be accurate.
If you would like more information on a specific course, please reach out to your advisor.
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The following list includes courses on topics related to the study of Islam and Muslim societies and is intended for use by undergraduate students declaring the Islamic Studies minor and the MIRS Islamic Studies Subplan.

Students electing the minor in Islamic Studies should consult the ISP advisor for approval of any course to be used toward the program. Independent study and directed reading courses may also be used toward an ISP minor when appropriate.

Please consult the LSA Course Guide (http://www.lsa.umich.edu/cg/) and relevant departments for details. Courses in modern language departments are listed only when their topics are relevant to an understanding of the culture, history, and politics of Islamic studies and Muslim societies.
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UM SubjectCourse/SectionTitle with linkInstructorCreditsLevelCentral AsiaEast and Southeast AsiaEurope & AmericasSouth AsiaMiddle East & N. AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaElectivesIS-MIRS ApprovedIS-MIRS Related:
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MIDEAST216.001Islam in HistoryKnysh, Alexander D4Undergrad*Required course for Islamic Studies minor
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ISLAM216.001Islam in HistoryKnysh, Alexander D4Undergrad*Required course for Islamic Studies minor
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RELIGION204.001Islam in HistoryKnysh, Alexander D4Undergrad*Required course for Islamic Studies minor
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AMAS229.001The Qur'an as Utopian TextMallette,Karla4Undergradxx
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AMCULT229.001The Qur'an as Utopian TextMallette,Karla4Undergradxx
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ISLAM221.001The Qur'an as Utopian TextMallette,Karla4Undergradxx
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MIDEAST221.001The Qur'an as Utopian TextMallette,Karla4Undergradxx
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AMAS330.001Camels, Kabobs, and Kahlil Gibran: Arab American Cultural StudiesStiffler,Matthew William4Undergradxxx
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AMCULT330.001Camels, Kabobs, and Kahlil Gibran: Arab American Cultural StudiesStiffler,Matthew William4Undergradxxx
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HISTORY335.001Immigration Law: Critical Approaches to Contemporary IssuesHoffnung-Garskof,Jesse E4Undergradx
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ISLAM335.001Immigration Law: Critical Approaches to Contemporary IssuesHoffnung-Garskof,Jesse E4Undergradx
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LATINOAM385.001Immigration Law: Critical Approaches to Contemporary IssuesHoffnung-Garskof,Jesse E4Undergradx
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ARABIC504.001Advanced Arabic Media IAlsayegh, Wijdan4Gradx
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ASIAN324.001The History of Islam in South AsiaMir, Farina4Undergradxxx
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HISTORY325.001The History of Islam in South AsiaMir, Farina4Undergradxxx
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ISLAM325.001The History of Islam in South AsiaMir, Farina4Undergradxxx
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MEMS325.001The History of Islam in South AsiaMir, Farina4Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST375.001The History of Islam in South AsiaMir, Farina4Undergradxxx
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RELIGION325.001The History of Islam in South AsiaMir, Farina4Undergradxxx
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RELIGION353.001Ancient Jerusalem: Archaeology, Religion, and CultureEliav,Yaron Z3Undergradxxx
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CLARCH354.001Ancient Jerusalem: Archaeology, Religion, and CultureEliav,Yaron Z3Undergradxxx
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CLCIV354.001Ancient Jerusalem: Archaeology, Religion, and CultureEliav,Yaron Z3Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST354.001Ancient Jerusalem: Archaeology, Religion, and CultureEliav,Yaron Z3Undergradxxx
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EDUC462.001Web Based Mentorship: Learning Through Character PlayStanzler, Jeffrey Adam3Allxx
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MENAS462.001Web Based Mentorship: Learning Through Character PlayStanzler, Jeffrey Adam3Allxx
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EDUC463.001Web Based Mentorship: Arab-Israeli Conflict SimulationStanzler, Jeffery Adam1-2Allxxx
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MENAS463.001Web Based Mentorship: Arab-Israeli Conflict SimulationStanzler, Jeffery Adam1-2Allxxx
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HISTORY231.001Social Science Topics in History: Being Modern in the Middle EastLi, Xiaoyue3Undergradxx
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HISTORY304.001Science and Technology in the Ancient Middle EastCrisostomo, Jay3Undergradxxx
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RCIDIV341.001Science and Technology in the Ancient Middle EastCrisostomo, Jay3Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST595.001History of the Ottoman Empire: The "Post-Classical Age," (ca. 160-1922)Cipa, Hakki Erdem3Gradxxxx
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HISTORY307.001History of the Ottoman Empire: The "Post-Classical Age," (ca. 160-1922)Cipa, Hakki Erdem3Undergradxxxx
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ISLAM320.001History of the Ottoman Empire: The "Post-Classical Age," (ca. 160-1922)Cipa, Hakki Erdem3Undergradxxxx
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MIDEAST320.001History of the Ottoman Empire: The "Post-Classical Age," (ca. 160-1922)Cipa, Hakki Erdem3Undergradxxxx
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HISTORY328.004Jerusalem: One City, Three FaithsHussein, Mostafa Mahmoud Hassan3Undergradxx
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JUDAIC318.004Jerusalem: One City, Three FaithsHussein, Mostafa Mahmoud Hassan3Undergradxx
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ASIAN340.001From Genghis Khan to the Taliban: Modern Central AsiaNorthrop, Douglas4Undergrad
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HISTORY340.001From Genghis Khan to the Taliban: Modern Central AsiaNorthrop, Douglas4Undergrad
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MENAS340.001From Genghis Khan to the Taliban: Modern Central AsiaNorthrop, Douglas4Undergrad
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MIDEAST340.001From Genghis Khan to the Taliban: Modern Central AsiaNorthrop, Douglas4Undergrad
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REEES340.001From Genghis Khan to the Taliban: Modern Central AsiaNorthrop, Douglas4Undergrad
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ISLAM394.001History of the Turkish RepublicCipa, Hakki Erdem3Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST376.001History of the Turkish RepublicCipa, Hakki Erdem3Undergradxxx
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HISTORY394.001History of the Turkish RepublicCipa, Hakki Erdem3Undergradxxx
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HISTORY397.001Religion and Politics in Contemporary IranBabayan, Kathryn3Undergradxxx
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HISTORY429.001Gender and Sexuality in Pre-Modern IslamBabayan,Kathryn3Allxx
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ISLAM432.001Gender and Sexuality in Pre-Modern IslamBabayan,Kathryn3Allxx
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MIDEAST432.001Gender and Sexuality in Pre-Modern IslamBabayan,Kathryn3Allxx
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RELIGION496.001Gender and Sexuality in Pre-Modern IslamBabayan,Kathryn3Allxx
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WGS471.001Gender and Sexuality in Pre-Modern IslamBabayan,Kathryn3Allxx
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HISTORY497.001History Colloquium: Peace and Peace Movements in IslamCole, Juan R1-3Undergradxx
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HISTORY678.001Studies in the History of Modern South Asia: Islam in Motion: Histories of Islam in the Indian SubcontinentMir, Farina3Gradx
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ANTHRCUL246.001Anthropology of ReligionKeane, Webb4Undergradx
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RELIGION246.001Anthropology of ReligionKeane, Webb4Undergradx
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ISLAM246.001Anthropology of ReligionKeane, Webb4Undergradx
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ISLAM317.001Turkey in the 20th century: Modernity and the Politics of CultureHagen, Gottfried J3Undergradxx
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MIDEAST317.001Turkey in the 20th century: Modernity and the Politics of CultureHagen, Gottfried J3Undergradxx
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RCHUMS334.009Special Topics in the Humanities: Palestinian ArtCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxxx
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ISLAM390.002Topics in Islamic Studies: Palestinian Art 1945-PresentCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxxx
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HISTART393.004Undergraduate Seminar: Palestinian ArtCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxxx
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ISLAM392.002Humanities Topics in Islamic Studies: Contemporary Film in the Islamic WorldCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxx
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RCHUMS334.004Special Topics in the Humanities: Contemporary Film in the Islamic WorldCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxx
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ISLAM392.003Humanities Topics in Islamic Studies: Art and Music of the Islamic WorldCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxx
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RCHUMS334.005Humanities Topics in Islamic Studies: Art and Music of the Islamic WorldCrasnow, Sascha M3Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST430.001History of Arabic Literature in EnglishLe Gassick, Trevor3Allxxx
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ISLAM430.001History of Arabic Literature in EnglishLe Gassick, Trevor3Allxxx
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COMPLIT240.001Islamic Creatures: Animals, Jinn, Monsters, and AngelsCross, Cameron1-2Undergradx
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MIDEAST204.001Islamic Creatures: Animals, Jinn, Monsters, and AngelsCross, Cameron1-2Undergradx
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MIDEAST291.002Humanities Topics in Middle East Studies: Sports and Games in the Middle EastCrisostomo, Jay3Undergradx
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ISLAM315.001Introduction to Arab CultureBardenstein, Carol B4Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST315.001Introduction to Arab CultureBardenstein, Carol B4Undergradxxx
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MIDEAST433.001Gender and Representation in the Modern Middle EastBardenstein,Carol B3Allxxx
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WGS496.001Gender and Representation in the Modern Middle EastBardenstein,Carol B3Allxxx
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ISLAM433.001Gender and Representation in the Modern Middle EastBardenstein,Carol B3Allxxx
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MIDEAST487.001Modern Middle East HistoryTanielian, Melanie Schulze4Allxxx
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HISTORY443.001Modern Middle East HistoryTanielian, Melanie Schulze4Allxxx
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ISLAM443.001Modern Middle East HistoryTanielian, Melanie Schulze4Allxxx
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MIDEAST517.001Classical Persian TextsCross, Cameron3Gradx
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MIDEAST520.001Readings in Classical Islamic TextsKnysh, Alexander D3Gradx
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MIDEAST521.001Modern Arabic FictionLe Gassick, Trevor3Gradx
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