The History of Islam in Africa
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
5588
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
This course examines the development of Islam in Africa, including issues such as Islamic mysticism, eschatology, and state formation.

Outcomes: Students will gain an understanding of how and when Islam entered Africa and how the religion shaped African societies prior to the colonial period.
Class Attributes
African Studies and the African Diaspora
Middle East and Islamic World Studies
Class Actions
Look up course materials
Class Details
Instructor(s)
Kim Searcy
Meets
TuTh 11:30AM - 12:45PM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
6347 N Broadway - Room 303
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
25
Class Capacity
25
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
5