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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:5 / 7.5
Course supervisor:Māris Andžāns
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Political Science
Language:English, Latvian
Branch of science:Political Science

Objective

This course aims at examining the meanings of, and interactions between, religion and politics in a global perspective, concentrating on the issues steaming from turmoil in the Middle East.

Prerequisites

Not required.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students will be able to describe the origins and spread of Islam, the basic tenets and beliefs of various sects. Students will be able to compare the Sharia principles in international relations. Students will demonstrate the ability to explain the political history and the main sources of conflict in the Middle East. Students will be able to assess the problems of the region and predict future scenarios.

Skills

Students will be able to describe the differences of various branches of Islam. Students will be able to describe the history of Islam, the basic principles of Sharia. Students will demonstrate the ability to explain the historic interaction between politics and religion in the Middle East.

Competence

Students will be able to differentiate political and religious conflicts. Students will be able to describe the foreign policy of various countries in the Middle East. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyse the most important regional conflicts and sources of instability.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
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