Featured SGS Courses

JUS 372B is a 7WK2, hybrid course that highlights the importance of Judaism and its history on the emergence of Christianity. Not only is it hybrid, but it is a GenEd course that is flexible for the credit you need! For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0186761/general-aoYks

JUS 377 is a hybrid, 7 week course that focuses on the emergence of the Israeli state in 1948 and the political traditions that followed. It assesses the modern state, analyzing varied perspectives of historians, ethnic communities, and Zionists. Not only is this course under the Judaic Studies program, but it is cross listed, allowing you to receive credit in History, Middle Eastern Studies, or Political Science. For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0186791/general-aoYks

JUS 372A is a 5 week, fully online, summer course that revolves around the contexts in which the Bible was written, drawing on historical criticisms, literary analysis, and archaeological evidence to do so. It also is a GenEd, allowing you to receive credit for whatever requirement you may need to fulfill. For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0186751/general-aoYks

MENA 225 is a hybrid flex course, offering both in person and asynchronous online options to best fit your needs. It focuses on the long-standing sports in Middle Eastern and North African societies, specifically approaching the impact sports have on social behavior. It is also offered as a GenEd! For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0434021/general-aoYks

MENA245 delves into how the Moorish legacy in Islamic Spain has shaped the culture and heritage in the American Southwest, focusing on its impact on food, architecture, agriculture, language, and more. It is a GenEd with honors credit available to fit your academic needs, whatever they may be! For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0436411/general-aoYks

MENA 277A is a fully online, 7 week course that uses primary sources in translation to understand emergence of the Middle East, exploring the converstion and expansion of Islam across not only the area of focus, but North Africa and Central Asia, too. It takes into account the changes in the religion as it spread across the area to various cultures. It is also a GenEd! For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0241941/general-aoYks

MENA 342 delves into the Persian world, beginning with when Persia was the largest empire to now, as Iran is the focus of modern geopolitics. Students will learn through historical, political, artistic, and cultural developments. This course is also a GenEd and counts for History credit, too! For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0392321/general-aoYks

MENA 490/590 is a unique course that examines the Middle East from the female perspective, taking into account their perception of self-image and role in society. For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0243171/general-aoYks

MENA 496/596 approaches colonialism by drawing connections from historical figures and colonial themes with modern theories and society. For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0243341/general-aoYks

MENA 285 focues on the rich history of the Jewish community in Persia, focusing on the vital role Persian Jews had in shaping Persian culture. This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding diversity and minorities in Iran. It is also available for GenEd credit! For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0440181/general-aoYks

MENA 471/571 is a unique course that focuses on Iranian film and its impact on social change, watching movies and reading analytical and theoretical writings on Iranian cinema to do so. For more information see: https://catalog.arizona.edu/courses/0387991/general-aoYks