Cultural and Religious History of the Middle East
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Middle East
Geographical and historical context of the region

Module #2
Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians:culture, politics, and religion

Module #3
Ancient Persian Empire
Rise and fall of the Achaemenid Empire and its cultural significance

Module #4
The Emergence of Judaism
Origins, key figures, and core beliefs of Judaism

Module #5
Early Christianity in the Middle East
Spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire and its Middle Eastern roots

Module #6
The Rise of Islam
Life of the Prophet Muhammad, early Islamic community, and key beliefs

Module #7
The Golden Age of Islam
Cultural, scientific, and philosophical achievements of the Abbasid Caliphate

Module #8
Sufism and Mystical Islam
Origins, key figures, and practices of Sufism

Module #9
The Ottoman Empire
Rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire and its cultural legacy

Module #10
Shiism and its Evolution
Origins, key figures, and core beliefs of Shia Islam

Module #11
The Crusades and Christian-Muslim Relations
Impact of the Crusades on Christian-Muslim relations and Middle Eastern politics

Module #12
Medieval Islamic Philosophy
Key figures and ideas of Islamic philosophy, including Avicenna and Averroes

Module #13
Islamic Art and Architecture
Characteristics, evolution, and significance of Islamic art and architecture

Module #14
The Mongol Invasions and their Legacy
Impact of the Mongol invasions on Middle Eastern politics, culture, and society

Module #15
The Safavid Empire and Twelver Shiism
Rise and fall of the Safavid Empire and its impact on Shia Islam

Module #16
Ottoman-Safavid Rivalry and Confessionalization
Religious and political competition between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires

Module #17
European Imperialism and its Impact
Impact of European colonialism on Middle Eastern politics, culture, and society

Module #18
Nationalism and Identity in the Modern Middle East
Rise of nationalism and its impact on Middle Eastern identity

Module #19
Islamic Reform and Revivalism
Key figures and ideas of Islamic reform and revivalism in the modern era

Module #20
The Iranian Revolution and its Legacy
Causes, course, and consequences of the 1979 Iranian Revolution

Module #21
Islamism and Political Islam
Key figures, ideas, and movements of political Islam in the modern era

Module #22
Religious Minorities in the Middle East
History and contemporary situation of religious minorities in the region

Module #23
Gender and Sexuality in Middle Eastern History
Social and cultural constructions of gender and sexuality in the region

Module #24
Cultural Exchange and Syncretism
Examples and significance of cultural exchange and syncretism in Middle Eastern history

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Cultural and Religious History of the Middle East career

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Cultural and Religious History of the Middle East ( 25 Modules )

Cultural and Religious History of the Middle East
( 25 Modules )