This course examines the intertwined histories of what we now call Islam and Science. We’ll consider moments of mutual flourishing as well as contention, with attention to exchange among Muslim and non-Muslim communities and the relation of science to Islamic and European imperialism. Working closely with primary texts, we will interrogate concepts of rationality, the natural world, and how we tell these histories. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: HP requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Learning: HP, Critical Perspectives: G

1 unit — Murphy

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2025	Block 6	Islam and Science	Jane Murphy	Palmer Hall 216	25 / 20	12/22/2024