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2025-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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HIST 445 - History of Saudi Arabia Credits: 3

This course will examine the history of Saudi Arabia from the beginnings of the first Saudi state in the 1700’s until the present.  Key topics will include the branch of Islam founded by Muhammad b. Abd al-Wahhab, the kingdom’s regional diversity, policies of the ruling House of Saud, the growth and impact of the oil industry, and relations with foreign powers, especially the United States.

Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates, course requires a C in HIS 105 and junior standing or permission of instructor
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit


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