The Middle Eastern Origins of Modern Math and Science

Summary

In this course, students will explore the often overlooked role of Arab scientists and philosophers in the history of math and science. While scholarship during the Dark Ages was relatively dormant in Europe, the Islamic world was vibrantly breaking new ground, drawing on classical knowledge, translating works from around the world, and setting the stage for what would become the Renaissance. This course will enable students to learn about the scholars, scientists, philosophers, libraries, universities, translation centers and other cultural and learning institutions that facilitated this development. Students will have the opportunity to focus on specific scientific discoveries and track their connection to the region. From the Library of Alexandria to the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, the contents of this course will help students develop an understanding of the significance of the Middle East in the global development of math and science. 

Course Objectives

• Understand the Middle East’s historical role in shaping modern day math and science

• Identify major scientific discoveries that emerged from the Middle East

• Identify major scholars, scientists and philosophers from the Middle East

Course Language

English

Who Should Attend?

Courses are open to the general public aged 16 and over. Courses may be of particular interest to teachers, educators and any adult or mature student interested in the Middle East and the Middle Eastern origins of modern art, math and science; teachers of history and art of the Middle East; teachers of Arabic language; beginner students of Arabic.

Cost

• Price for course: US $300/215 JD

• Early bird discounts:
  - US $200/144 JD if you register before April 4, 2022
  - US $250/180 JD if you register before May 15, 2022

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