The Legacy of Islamic Civilization

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Free Online Course: The Legacy of Islamic Civilization provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. The Legacy of Islamic Civilization is taught by Shereen El Kabbani and Sarah Nagaty.

Overview
  • Learn about Muslim civilization and its valuable contributions and role in the revival of the Greek Classics.

    This is not a course about Islam or the Islamic civilization, it is a brief overview and a basic introduction to the achievements of Muslim civilization in the fields of physics, biology, mathematics, architecture and astronomy in a concise manner.

Syllabus
  • Unit One: The Emergence of Islam

    • Lesson One - An Introduction to the Emergence of Islam
    • Lesson Two - A Brief Summary of the Major Expansions by the Rashidun and the Umayyads
    • Lesson Three - The Diversity of Muslim Societies

    Unit Two: Islamic Awakening

    • Lesson One - Islam and Science
    • Lesson Two - A Brief Introduction to the Contributions of Muslim Scholars.
    • Lesson Three - An Overview of the History of Science in the Muslim World, Part One
    • Lesson Four - An Overview of the History of Science in the Muslim World, Part Two

    Unit Three: Muslim Scientists

    • Lesson One - Astronomers and Mathematicians: Ibn Al-Haytham and Al-Tusi
    • Lesson Two - Physicians: Ibn Al-Nafis and Ibn Sina
    • Lesson Three - Philosophers: Al-Kindi and Ibn Rushd

    Unit Four: Islamic Architecture Plus an Overview of the Influence of Islamic Civilization

    • Lesson One: Islamic Architecture I
    • Lesson Two: Islamic Architecture II
    • Lesson Three: The Influence of the Islamic Civilization on the West
    • Lesson Four: Areas of Influence