Based on an analytical and comparative methodological approach, this course traces the historical encounter between Islam and Christendom and the history of the emergence of the Muslim community in Europe. The course attempts to analyze the implications of the growth of the Muslim community in Europe for both Muslims and Europeans in relation to socio-cultural, religious and political issues such as separation of Church and State, multiculturalism, assimilation, and political and civil rights. It also scrutinizes the emergence, ideologies and activities of Islamist and Salafist groups and their impact on European Muslim community including the rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. In trying to shed light on Islam and Islamism in various European countries, an emphasis will be placed on how Europe is addressing the growth of Islam and Islamism including as to whether or not Europe is creating a “European Islam.”
LECTURES:
- The Historical Muslim-Christendom Encounter: Perceptions and Stereotypes
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in Britain
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in France
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in Spain
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in the Balkans
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in Russia
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in Netherlands
- Islam, Islamism and Antisemitism in Germany
- Europeanization of Islam or Islamization of Europe?
Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.
