POLI 2625 Islam, the Muslim World, and Democratic Politics
What is the relationship between Islam and democracy? Are human rights located in the Koran or some other, more human, source? Are the appeals to an Islamic government or "State" based on fact or fiction? How might we appeal to the sacred sources of Islam to promote attitudes of toleration, inclusion, and respect? These and similar questions will be considered throughout the semester. The purpose of this course will be to use the events related to the Arab Winter and continuing instability throughout the Muslim world as a springboard for a critical evaluation of the respective merits of the two forms of regime. No prior acquaintance with Islam or the Arabic language is necessary or required.
Course overview
- Department
- Political Science
- School
- Boston College
- Credits
- 3
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Cooperation and Conflict – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures and Social Movements cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 1.84 / 5 · Fair
- Instructor rating
- 3.25 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | David M DiPasquale | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 10+ hrs/week | 3 of 3 |
| Summer 2022 | David M DiPasquale | 1.8 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 10+ hrs/week | 5 of 11 |