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This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2024-25.
Minor Requirements
The minor in MIST consists of five courses: a MIST-related Core Communities and Identities course ( CORE C183 - The Middle East or CORE C170 - Islamic North Africa ) and four electives. Of these four, two courses must be chosen from among two of the three groups (Groups A, B, and C). The remaining two courses may be chosen from these groups and from the list of affiliated electives. No more than two courses from any one group may count toward the minor. Arabic and Hebrew language courses are considered affiliated electives; students may count one language course toward the minor. Two courses from transfer credit may be applied to the minor.
Group A: Arts and Humanities
- ARCH 244 - Housing the Sacred in Ancient India
- ARCH 245 - Palaces and Paintings of India
- FREN 455 - Francophone Voices from North Africa
- MIST 214 - Muhammad and the Qur'an
- MIST 262/RELG 262 - Islam in Our Post-9/11 World
- MIST 310 - Islamic Jurisprudence
- RELG 202 - Introduction to Islam
- RELG 234 - Goddesses, Women and Power
- RELG 248 - Christianity, Islam, and Political Change in Africa
- RELG 329 - Modern Islamic Thought
- RELG 347 - Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy
Group B: Historical Perspectives
- HIST 105 - Introduction to the Modern Middle East
- HIST 255 - The Ottoman Empire, 1300 - 1924
- HIST 269 - The Indian Subcontinent: Raj to Republics
- HIST 385 - Darfur in Historical Perspective
Group C: Social Sciences
- ANTH 382 - Nations, Power, Islam: Muslim Identity and Community in the Global Age
- CORE C154 - Indonesia
- EDUC 246 - Forced Migration and Education
- EDUC 308 - Global Inequalities of Education
- MIST 215/POSC 215 - Comparative Politics: Middle East (CO)
- MIST 252/ANTH 252 - Muslim Societies in Motion
- MIST 304/POSC 304 - Islam and Politics
- MIST 330
- MIST 351/PCON 351 - The Israel/Palestine Conflict
Affiliated Electives
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One ARAB or HEBR course, at most, may count as an affiliated elective.
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Additional term-specific course offerings may be accepted, with MIST program director's approval.
Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program
For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies program catalog page.