Muslims in a Global Context: Sub-Saharan Africa

Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Date: 
Friday, November 7, 2014 - 17:00 to Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 13:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
4200 Sennott Square
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Email: 
dristas@pitt.edu
Cost: 
Free

This one credit mini-course is part of a series organized by regions around the world based on their role on the world stage, their importance within the Muslim world, and the critical influence they play in the global community. The series and course seeks to illuminate the various perspectives of the Muslim community around the world. Drawing upon the expertise and research of participating faculty from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh and our partners at institutions around the world, the mini course series seeks to have students gain understanding of the religious, cultural, economical and political influences of Muslims in a global context.

UCIS Unit: 
Center for African Studies
Global Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Carnegie Mellon University
World Regions: 
Africa