Febe Armanios
I can't have loved this course anymore. I had very limited experience with the topics in the class, and wanted to learn more, and I am so glad I did. I learned so much about Christians in the Middle East, and how they influence the current geopolitical scene in the area today, and I feel much more equipped to understand and discuss some of these issues now. The readings and class material were engaging, and Professor Armanios was extremely fair and very enthusiastic about the material. If you have a chance to take this class, or any class with her, jump at the chance
I can't have loved this course anymore. I had very limited experience with the topics in the class, and wanted to learn more, and I am so glad I did. I learned so much about Christians in the Middle East, and how they influence the current geopolitical scene in the area today, and I feel much more equipped to understand and discuss s …Read more
An excellent history course. There was a lot of assigned reading, but the need to do it thoroughly was very limited. I found the two tests very easy. The prompts for the paper are very open-ended so you can basically go where you want with them. I enjoyed this class immensely and would certainly recommend both the class and the professor.
The course covered a wide range of topics, including the historical roots of Christianity in the Middle East, the impact of Ottoman reforms, colonialism, nationalism, and modern conflicts on Christian communities, as well as their cultural, political, and theological contributions. I especially appreciated how the class highlighted not just persecution or decline narratives, but also stories of resilience, adaptation, and agency.
The course covered a wide range of topics, including the historical roots of Christianity in the Middle East, the impact of Ottoman reforms, colonialism, nationalism, and modern conflicts on Christian communities, as well as their cultural, political, and theological contributions. I especially appreciated how the class highlighted n …Read more