Muslim Studies Minors

Ongoing world events have sparked an acute interest in the study of Muslim societies. CURA desires to foster a better understanding of those societies and to preserve their diverse heritage through an interdisciplinary approach that exposes students to Muslim societies’ historical, religious, anthropological, political, linguistic, and cultural characteristics.

Members of the College of Arts & Sciences humanities and social science faculty offer a broad range of courses focusing on the Muslim societies and civilizations of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. In addition, they offer two undergraduate minors under Pardee School auspices: Muslim Cultures (HU) and Muslim Societies (SS). Available to students in any of BU’s four-year undergraduate schools and colleges, both minors can prepare post-baccalaureate students for careers in anthropology, archaeology, history, art and literature, health, and diplomacy.

Minor in Muslim Cultures

Requirements

  • One course in religion (CAS RN 214, 338/638, 340, 341, 344, 345, 346 E, or 347)
  • One course in the humanities (CAS AH 220, 313, 314, LY 284, 350, 441, 470, LT 218, LZ 281, XL 223, WS 305 B1)
  • One language course numbered 212 or higher in Arabic (LY), Persian (LZ), or Turkish (LT)
  • Three elective courses: two from an approved list of humanities (HU) electives and one from an approved list of social science (SS) electives

Minor in Muslim Societies

Requirements

  • One course in religion
  • One social science course
  • Four elective courses: three from an approved list of social sciences (SS) electives and one from an approved list of humanities (HU) electives

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