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Middle East Studies

The minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to questions related to the cultural, political, economic, and religious contexts of Middle Eastern countries, and the region’s diasporic communities. Because Middle East studies tend to be interdisciplinary by nature, courses in the program are listed separately under departments. Course offerings can be expanded by special topics within relevant departments, at the discretion of the director. 

Why minor in Middle East Studies?
The Middle East Studies minor offers you broad exposure to the issues, developments and phenomena characteristic of the Middle East, along with the opportunity to establish proficiency in languages of the modern Middle East. You’ll be able to use this degree to situate yourself for careers in foreign or civil service, business, non-governmental organizations, and the academy.

Middle East Studies Faculty

Dr. Emann Allebban

Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Faculty Profile
401.865.2061
eallebban@providence.edu

Dr. Ruth Ben Artzi

Associate Professor of Political Science
Faculty Profile
401.865.2840
rbenartz@providence.edu

Dr. Joan Branham

Professor of Art History
Faculty Profile
401.865.1789
JBRANHAM@providence.edu

Dr. Vefa Erginbas

Associate Professor of History
Faculty Profile
401.865.1660
erginbas@providence.edu

Dr. Sara Hassani

Assistant Professor of Political Science and Women’s Studies
Faculty Profile
401.865.2773
shassani@providence.edu

Dr. Bilal Ibrahim

Assistant Professor of Global Studies
Faculty Profile
401.865.1323
bibrahim@providence.edu

Dr. Margaret Manchester

Associate Professor of History
Faculty Profile
401.865.2846
mmanch@providence.edu

Dr. Gizem Zencirci

Middle East Studies Program Director
Faculty Profile
401.865.2365
fzencirc@providence.edu