Brief Introduction
Discover how Islamic civilization has influenced world culture, specifically in the fields of science, architecture, and mathematics.Description
Learn about Muslim civilization and its valuable contributions and role in the revival of the Greek Classics.
This is not a course about Islam or the Islamic civilization, it is a brief overview and a basic introduction to the achievements of Muslim civilization in the fields of physics, biology, mathematics, architecture and astronomy in a concise manner.
Knowledge
- The Emergence of Islam
- Muslim Scientists
- Islamic Architecture
- The Influence of Islamic Civilization
A Journey through Western Christianity: from Persecuted Faith to Global Religion (200 - 1650)
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We explore the dynamic and diverse character of a religion with an enormous cast characters. It is a journey that has shaped our world....
Roman Art and Archaeology
- 4.7
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The objective of this course is to provide an overview of the culture of ancient Rome beginning about 1000 BCE and ending with the so-called "Fall of Rome"....
Understanding 9/11: Why 9/11 Happened & How Terrorism Affects Our World Today
- 4.6
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This course will explore the forces that led to the 9/11 attacks and the policies the United States adopted in response....
Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World
- 4.8
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Since 2009 there has been a renewed wave of popular unrest sweeping throughout much of the Muslim world. Three common themes will characterise the course: ...
