This 6-week online course will introduce teachers to the history of Islam, tracing its origins in 7th-century Asia and its spread throughout the continent, focusing on Saudi Arabia and Iran, India and Pakistan, and Indonesia. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Islam as both a global tradition and a collection of local communities, each […]
Reading group for K-16 educators explores texts through a global perspective. This professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global issues through […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]