U.S. History is a requirement for high school graduation in just about every U.S. state. However, it is often presented from a perspective that embraces outdated paradigms, diminishes the contributions of Muslims and non-White peoples, glorifies war, and focuses upon the contributions of the elite rather than the people of America themselves.
An Islamic perspective on U.S. history is largely absent from our schools, even in so-called Islamic schools. Dar al-Afia’s U.S. History courses will adopt such an approach. By the end of this 15-week course, students will be prepared to take the CLEP examination in U.S. History I, allowing them to secure university credit for the course at most U.S. tertiary institutions. What’s more, the course will use Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States and various academic monographs to explore alternative perspectives on U.S. history and the role of Muslims and non-White people’s in the shaping of this nation.
Duration: 15 Weeks | Meetings: Twice per week | Start Date: August 16 | Register here