Above course carries Social and Historical distribution.

Since the tragedy of September 11, 2001, American Muslim's have come
into national focus.  This focus has generated a great deal of
interest in American Muslims.  This course explores the history and
life of Islam and Muslims in the United States.  American Muslims
are a very diverse  and complex group.  Students will have an
opportunity to understand the ethnic and religious diversity within
the American Muslim context.   American Muslim's have unique
histories and belief's even within each ethnic and religious group.
Divergent opinions on issues gender relations and women's issues,
debates about Islam' s role in politics, the role of race and
ethnicity and the spirituality of American Muslims.  This course
will also examine the development of Muslim American institutions
and Muslim American civil society.  Students will also examine the
affect of specific events in American history like September 11,
2001 has had on the American Muslim community.  Students will have
the opportunity to analyze recent polls and academic surveys that
have been conducted to determine the nature of the American Muslim
community.   Specific national organizations that students will be
encouraged to explore further will include the Islamic Society of
North America, Islamic Circle of North America, the Nation of Islam,
the Ministry of Imam W. D. Muhammad, Council on American Islamic
Relations, Muslim Public Affairs Council, Muslim Alliance of North
America and the Muslim American Society.  At the grassroots level
students will meet and study local mosques, Islamic schools as well
as other civic institutions established by Muslim Hoosiers.