Islam in America

In this course, we examine the notion of a religiously plural America and analyze Muslims' place within it. We consider the ways that American Muslims both shape and are shaped by U.S. society as both religious actors with autonomy and as a marginalized outgroup. In our approach to understanding Islam in America, we will use the category of race to explore three major themes: (1) the history of Muslims in the United States; (2) the lived experiences of American Muslims, including how they engage sacred texts and rituals; and (3) the phenomenon of Islamophobia.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; BU Eth; BU BA; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM; AS SC

Islam in America

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 285

Section 01