The minor in Islamic studies is designed for students interested in the societies, cultures, history, and politics of the Islamic world. It offers students the opportunity to study the many societies that have significant Muslim populations. These societies are not just in the Middle East. They stretch from North Africa to Southeast Asia and beyond. They include Europe as well as North America. To fulfill the requirements for the minor, students take a wide variety of courses from a range of departments. These courses provide students with a broad and well-rounded understanding of Islam. The minor will enhance students' opportunities for future study and employment, especially in the Washington, DC area.

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Islamic Studies George Mason University Robinson Hall B, Room 359 4400 University Drive, 3G1 Fairfax, VA 22030-4422 703.993.5069 <a href="mailto:caydin@gmu.edu">caydin@gmu.edu</a> <a href="mailto:shamdani@gmu.edu"></a>

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Students pursuing this minor complete 21 credits distributed as follows: <ul> <li>Three core courses (9 credits): GOVT 345, HIST 281, RELI 272</li> <li>Three elective courses (9 credits) chosen from ANTH 309, 311; ARTH 320, 382; FREN 453; GEOG 325, 330; GOVT 328, 332; HIST 282, 462, 465; RELI 374, 375</li> <li>One course (3 credits) in a foreign language of any country with a significant Muslim population. While Arabic maybe used to fulfill this requirement, other languages can be substituted with prior approval of the coordinator. Students may have this requirement waived by demonstrating proficiency in a relevant foreign language as determined by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Such students will have 3 additional elective credits. Courses in another language of the Islamic world can also be applied toward elective credits.</li> </ul> Special topics courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill elective credits for the minor with prior written approval of <a href="../../contact">the director</a>.

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