Cambridge,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
This program explores the histories, literatures, philosophies, religious beliefs, and legal systems of Muslim communities. Its key advantage is the comprehensive examination of various academic disciplines across both ancient and contemporary eras, especially concerning Islamic civilizations in the Near and Middle East. With increasing awareness that understanding Islam and Muslim communities requires a broader, more inclusive approach to studying the diverse ethnic, racial, and religious populations within Muslim cultures worldwide, the program also enables students to undertake comparative analyses of Muslim societies, particularly in South Asia and Africa, along with their intricate relationships with the Near East.