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Courses - Fall 2023
ISRL
Israel Studies
ISRL249F
Selected Topics in Israel Studies; Africa and Israel
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with ANTH298R. Credit only granted for ISRL249F or ANTH298R.

From the influences of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan on Biblical Israel to modern histories of migration and engagement, relationships between Israeli and African societies have contributed formatively to Israel s presence in the Middle East. This course considers the long history of African and Israeli interactions, including modern migrations, religious claims, and socio-cultural developments.