| Part IB | Convenor: Dr Paul Anderson |
Borrowed by students from the Faculty of Divinity
Course Description
This course introduces anthropological approaches to the Middle East and Islam, and examines the relationship between different forms of knowledge about the Middle East and the modern political history of the region. The regional focus will range from the Middle East, to Europe, Africa and South-east Asia.
We will consider the academic and political context for the study of Islam and Muslims, and the ways in which the anthropology of Islam has been productive for broader debates in anthropology, such as the nature of morality/ethics and the role of the body in religion.
Form and Conduct
The paper will consist of eight essay questions of which candidates will be required to answer three. All questions carry equal marks.
This description is subject to change, for the latest information, students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook available on the Faculty Intranet or the equivalent of the Faculty borrowed from.