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Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

 
Part IB

In 2023-24 this course will be convened by Professor Esra Özyürek from the Faculty of Divinity.

Please see Paper B12 of the Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion Tripos, for more details, or contact the Faculty of Divinity

Course Description

This course introduces students to anthropological traditions of thinking about culture and religion, with Islam as a case study.

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.

Form and Conduct

The paper will consist of essay questions.

 

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.

Lecturers

To be confirmed