Home- Academics- Departments and Programs- Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MIST) Globe-trotting with Madison Grant '16 MIST Professors support Madison Grant '16 study abroad. READ MORE about Grant's travels Author Bayoumi discusses Gaza On October 2, Bayoumi delivered a lecture titled “After Gaza: What are the Prospects for Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine?” READ MORE about Bayoumi's lecture MIST Faculty Compelling instruction and field-leading research. Meet our MIST faculty. MIST Activities Students enjoy Middle Eastern food before a MIST film screening in Olin Hall. The Middle East and Islam are both significant subjects in modern discourse, though neither is particularly well understood. Join us as we study these subjects in depth. Menu Menu Academic Program Program Courses Faculty and Staff Off-Campus Study About the Program in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Our academic studies focus largely on the Middle East and North Africa while also incorporating the study of the wider Islamic world. Our world-class faculty can help you develop an understanding of the origins and development of the Islamic faith in its heartland, as well as your awareness of the multicultural and dynamic character of modern Islam and Muslims. We also aim to enhance your understanding of the history, culture, politics, and political economy of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Islamic world. Studying within the Program in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies We offer you the opportunity to pursue either a major or a minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Helpful Links Academic program Course offerings Faculty Off-campus study Program Contacts Director: Georgia Frank Administrative Assistant: Nicole Catgenova (ncatgenova@colgate.edu) Office: 111 Lawrence Hall Phone: 315-228-7546 Academics Majors and Minors Departments and Programs Africana and Latin American Studies Art and Art History Asian Studies Biology Chemistry The Classics Computer Science East Asian Languages and Literatures Economics Educational Studies English Environmental Studies Film and Media Studies Geography Geology German History International Relations Jewish Studies LGBTQ Studies Linguistics Mathematics Medieval & Renaissance Studies Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Academic Program Program Courses Faculty and Staff Off-Campus Study Music Native American Studies Neuroscience Peace and Conflict Studies Philosophy Physics & Astronomy Political Science Psychological and Brain Sciences Religion Romance Languages and Literatures Russian and Eurasian Studies Sociology and Anthropology Theater Women's Studies Writing and Rhetoric Off-Campus Study Core Curriculum Research Fellowships & Scholarships Scholars Programs Pre-Professional Planning Academic Calendar University Catalogue Course Offerings Libraries RELATED LINKS