Middle East: Religions and Early History

About this programme

The course covers the rise of monotheism amid other religious traditions and especially the relationship to the emergence of the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), their history, tenets of belief, holy scriptures, rites and central doctrinal groupings. Course details, planning and resources for Autumn 2026 can be found in Canvas closer to the start of the semester. The course is examined through a digital assessment with multiple choice questions. The language of examination, Swedish or English, will be the language stated for the respective course instance. Do you have questions about the courses in Middle Eastern and North Africa's Languages and Cultures? Student Councelor: studievagledare.asien@su.se Director of Studies: Martin Säfström Phone: 08-16 29 43 To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing their own backpack full of experiences, expectations and dreams. Education and research are closely linked at Stockholm University. As a student, you will have direct contact with leading researchers in your field and acces