Course Catalogue Summer Semester 2010 - Universität Erfurt

The University of Erfurt – Course Catalogue Summer Semester 2010 Apr 26, 2010 15:04:18
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Jamal Malik
International Summer School: Muslims in the West
BA-Interdisciplinary Studies / Introduction to Methods
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The relevance of Islamic cultures and Muslim religious forms for the history of European culture and ideas
has evoked quite some interest in modern times, in particular since the 18th century. However, the topic
became politically crucial only since the 1970s, whene, as a result of labor-migration, new Muslim
communities established themselves in Western Europe. The specific situations of Muslim communities in
diasporic environment has led to a further re-interpretation of Islam, that encompasses so-called
"fundamentalist groups" as well as the so-called "Euro-Islam". This international summer school will
elaborate on the history and cultures of Muslim communities in Europe as well as in America. We will
consider questions such as new Islamic developments in the diaspora and the interaction between
Muslims and non-Muslims, between majority and minority. We will also enquire into the concept of
ethnification of Muslim cultures in the West. 15 students from Muslim countries as well as 15 students
from Erfurt University are expected. Program including excursions and bibliography will be available in
the secretariat in May 2010.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – BA-Interdisciplinary Studies / Introduction to Methods
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