Sectarian separation: Sunnis and Shi‘is in the modern period (38170)

BA Course

 

What caused the widespread sectarian enmity between Sunnis and Shi‘is in the modern period? Why have efforts at ecumenism in the 20th century failed? How is all of this connected to politics and internal changes within the Shi‘i community? 

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Semester: 
2nd semester
Offered: 
2024