HIS 32AIslam in Africa and the African Diaspora
Introduces the History of Islam, its spread over Africa, and the role of the African diaspora in making Islam a global religion. Course delves into the role of African and African diasporic communities in globalizing Islam, and considers the relationship between Islam and local cultures to understand how religious unity and cultural diversity within Islam interact. It also aims to develop tools to interpret how race and ethnicity have been used by and applied to African Muslims within the global Muslim community.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Porter Acad 148 | T. Mota | Open 59/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago Mota | 5.0 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 100% | 6 |
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