POLI2408 · Political Science

Religion-State Relations in the Modern Middle East

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Marsin Alshamary

Assistant Professor, Political Science Department

1 evaluation for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.7

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Marsin Alshamary

Assistant Professor, Political Science Department

1 evaluation for this course

Instructor: 4.8
Course: 4.7

About this course

This course examines the evolving relationship between religious institutions and state institutions in the modern Middle East, from colonialism to the contemporary era. What role did clerics play in the creation of the modern state? How is religion incorporated in the constitution? What tensions exist between political elites and religious elites? When do religious and political elite cooperate and when are they in conflict? The course will also examine the development and varied performance of Islamist parties across the region.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 5.00 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.92 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.85 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 5.00 / 5

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Evaluation history 1 terms

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Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.7	4.8