ISD 326 – History of the Spread of Islam

This course provides the students with the opportunity to understand the history and the process of the spread of Islam in various parts of the world. It discuss the factors and global circumstances that contributed to the spread of Islam and how Islam and Muslims were received in various cultures. By concentrating only on this one aspect the student should obtain a good holistic view by which they can judge and compare the various ways Islam spread into different countries.

Module Title: History of the Spread of Islam

Module Type: Optional

Program: BA Islamic Studies

Prerequisite(s): none

Credit(s): 10

Module Code: ISD 326

Semester: ---

Component(s): Coursework: 40% Written exam: 60%

Syllabus

The module covers the following topics:
• Factors leading to the spread of Islam
• The spread of Islam in the Arabian peninsula
• The spread of Islam to Mesopotamia and Persia
• The spread of Islam to Egypt and North Africa and its progress to Eastern, Central and Western Africa
• Penetration of Islam into the Indian Sub-continent and the Far East
• The appearance of Islam in Europe and North-America

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy

Assessment Mode
Assessment for this module consists of a 1,000 word coursework as well as a 2 hour written examination that will take place at the end of the module.

Assessment Weighting
Coursework: 40 out of 100
Written examination: 60 out of 100

Learning materials

Core readings
Ezzati, A. (2002) The Spread of Islam, London: ICAS Press.