This course is an overview of Islamic thought from the era of colonialism (1800s) to the present time, with its primary focus being on relations between Islam and the West, and the contemporary issues that Muslims face. The first half of the course will treat the Muslim responses to colonialism and the rise of Islamic revivalism. The second half of the course will deal with recent events in particular countries and debates concerning the Arab Spring, democracy and Islamophobia. The ultimate purpose of this course is to provide students with an engaging encounter with a major world religion as it strives to redefine itself and its relationship with the West.