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&nbsp;This course offers a captivating overview of Muslim cultures, past and present.
This course covers topics such as the Qur&rsquo;an, law, art and architecture, the impact of colonialism and the issues of development. Participants will receive a concise yet well-rounded introduction to political, intellectual, social and historical developments in Muslim societies.
Through an examination of the architectural and artistic heritage of Muslim societies, an engagement with legal and theological debates, and a discussion of a range of contemporary predicaments in the realm of politics, education, economics and development; these sessions offer a window into the internal diversity of Muslim societies both past and present
.Session Topics and Teaching Faculty (associated readings will be available soon)
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 <td class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">The Prophet and his Times</td>
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 <td class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">Art and Material Culture of the Abbasid Period</td>
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 <td class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">Early Legal and Theological Debates</td>
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 <td class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">Contemporary Issues I: Gender and Identity in Muslim Contexts</td>
 <td class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">Kathryn Spellman</td>
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 <td class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">Regional Expressions of Muslim Cultures: East Africa</td>
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Who should attend?
This&nbsp;course would be beneficial for anyone interested in acquiring an academically sound, non-specialist introduction to Muslim cultures. It will be particularly useful for:
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 <li class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">Professionals, especially lawyers, educators, diplomats, NGO personnel and journalists</li>
 <li class="InternalPageFonts" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 12px; ">University students wishing to broaden their academic interest</li>
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AKU-ISMC is non-denominational and welcomes participants of all backgrounds.
Teaching and Learning
Exploring Muslim Cultures will draw upon the wealth of knowledge brought by both participants and faculty in order to create a rich, multicultural experience. The course will be presented as a series of lectures, with opportunities for discussion. Participants will be expected to complete preliminary readings before each session.
Course Venue
The Course will be held at AKU-ISMC's premises at 210 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 2DA . The Institute's premises are situated in the heart of London, accessible by many forms of transport and near to a number of educational facilities, including the British Museum, British Library and University of London.