FALL SEMESTER 2016

Providing students with an opportuinity to discuss current events related to muslims and U.S. politics, this course focuses on the ways Muslims and Islam have become a central topic in political debates among liberals and conservatives. It will offer a general introduction to (1) the Islam religion and core beliefs and practices that define Muslim communities; (2) a history of Muslims in U.S. politics from debates about whether a Muslim could be president to banning Muslim immagrants from the U.S.; and (3) the ways Muslims participate in U.S. public affairs.

The course will run on Wednesdays 9/21/16 to 12/7/16 from 4:10-5:30PM in A220 Wells Hall. All students are welcome to enroll, contact Rhonda Hibbitt at 517-355-0366 or email (hibbitt@msu.edu) to register.