HIST 212Islamic History: Origins and Empire, 600-750
History and Archaeology · Faculty of Arts and Sciences · 3 credits
Description
A course that focuses on the origins of Islam in Arabia, Islamic expansion, internal divisions, and the establishment of the Umayyad dynasty. This course emphasizes the themes of Arab expansion and adaptation, the historical roots of Shiism, institutional developments, problems of societal integration, and the factors of decline.
Common questions about HIST 212
What is HIST 212 at AUB?
HIST 212 Islamic History: Origins and Empire, 600-750 is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A course that focuses on the origins of Islam in Arabia, Islamic expansion, internal divisions, and the establishment of the Umayyad dynasty.
How many credits is HIST 212?
HIST 212 Islamic History: Origins and Empire, 600-750 is worth 3 credits at AUB.
Is HIST 212 hard?
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Who teaches HIST 212 at AUB?
Studiety has 2 professors on record for HIST 212: Lyall Richard Armstrong, Mariam El Ali. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.