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ISLA 608 Islam and Politics: Iran (3 credits)

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Offered by: Islamic Studies (Faculty of Arts)

Administered by: Graduate Studies

Overview

Islamic Studies : Religious and institutional developments from pre-modern Safavid Iran (1501-1795) to present; evolution of Shi'i theory of government; 'ulama' and politics; challenges of modernity; impact of 1979 Islamic Revolution on Iranian society; ideological conflict between traditionalists and reformists; intellectual cross-currents; and women's issues in post-Revolution Iran.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2011-2012 academic year.

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