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A social, cultural and political history of the Islamic world between 600 and 1650.
Today’s news agenda is dominated by stories connected with Islam: this course provides the student with the vital historical background and context they need to understand and interpret events. It offers the opportunity to reach beyond popular stereotypes and develop a fuller understanding of the role that a multitude of societies played in shaping the development of the religion of Islam and the culture of the Muslim world.Muslim society is rarely explored in the English-speaking world as a culture in its own right. It is more often considered in relation to the development of either European or Asian civilisation. This course adopts a new focus: while it will certainly explore the interaction of Muslim society with Christian Europe and Hindu India, it will bridge the gap between east and west by making its focus the Muslim world itself.
Any 30 points at 200 level from HIST, orany 60 points at 200 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
HIST275
Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.
Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Jane Buckingham
Vernon O. Egger, History of the Muslim World to 1750: The Making of a Civilization, 2nd edition (New York: Routledge, 2018)Image caption: Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai (built 1787) © Chris Jones
Domestic fee $1,896.00
International fee $8,525.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .