HIST 339 - Jihad Origins of Islamist Mov.

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

History

Description:

Discusses the concept of jihad in Islamic history: its origins, development, and historical deployment by groups within the Muslim community. Analyzes the history and origins ofgroups such as al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and ISIS and considers whether these groups are medieval or actually modern products of globalization. (Also offered as PLSC 339; maynot be taken for duplicate credit.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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