Middle East Studies
Examine and better understand issues in the Middle East. With this minor or certificate, you'll explore regional religion, history, and politics.
Bring Clarity to a Complicated Subject
Courses taken to fulfill the Middle East studies program are up to you and your career goals, providing a flexible, personalized education. The option to substitute a course with an independent study, special topics or directed studies course with a focus on the Middle East is also available for the minor specifically. Studying abroad in a Middle Eastern country while pursuing the program is highly recommended. This is an excellent way to step outside your comfort zone and experience firsthand other cultures, traditions and lifestyles. The Middle East studies minor also allows for the learning of additional languages like Arabic, Turkish, Persian, or Modern Hebrew.
Whether you choose to pursue a career in international politics, world religions or current global conflicts, a minor or certificate in Middle East studies will benefit you on both a personal and professional level.
Program Details
The Middle East studies program is made up of courses chosen by you. Explore a variety of disciplines and classes, including those based in language, political science, geography, sociology, and women's, gender, and sexuality studies. This unique approach gives you the ability to customize your studies and learn more about the topics that interest you.
One of the best ways you can better understand Middle Eastern culture, history, geography and society is to see it for yourself. A study abroad experience is encouraged for those pursuing a Middle East studies minor or certificate.
Throughout the Middle East studies program, you'll learn from supportive faculty members from a variety of departments and backgrounds. Our professors have a wealth of knowledge and expertise and will use it to inspire and motivate you. Here, you won't just be a number. Faculty will know you by name and go out of their way to help you find a career path you love.
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Through a variety of coursework, you'll learn basic knowledge of Middle Eastern history, politics, religion, and culture and and apply a variety of methodological approaches by carrying out research. Deconstruct stereotypes and misconceptions through familiarity with the diversity of Middle Eastern culture and society.
Here are a few courses in Middle East Studies at UW-Eau Claire.
RELS 100
Introduction to the Religions of the World
Basic teachings of the world's major religions including tribal traditions, Western religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), Indian religions (Hinduism and Buddhism), and Far Eastern religions (Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto).
RELS 307
Judaism
Judaism from its earliest times to the twenty-first century, including its history, literature, and lifestyles.
RELS 309
Islam
Introduction to the main elements of Islam, through study of its history, the role of Muhammad, the Qur'an, basic beliefs and observances, the dynamics of the movement, and its current world status and influence.
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