Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Minor

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This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2025-26.

Minor Requirements

The minor in MIST consists of five courses, as described below.

Introductory Course

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of MIMG in the course offerings.

One of the following:

Electives

Courses fulfilling this requirement have an attribute of MIGA, MIGB, MIGC in the course offerings.

Four electives from the lists below, with the following stipulations:

  • two courses must be chosen from among two of the three groups (Groups A, B, and C) listed below
  • two courses may be chosen from these groups and from the list of affiliated electives
Group A: Arts and Humanities
Group B: Historical Perspectives
Group C: Social Sciences
Affiliated Electives

  • One ARAB or HEBR course, at most, may count as an affiliated elective.

  • Additional term-specific course offerings may be accepted, with MIST program director's approval.

Additional Stipulations

  • No more than two courses from any one group may count toward the minor. 
  • Arabic and Hebrew language courses are considered affiliated electives; students may count one language course toward the minor. 
  • Two courses from transfer credit may be applied to the minor.

Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the  catalog page.