Islamic Fundamentalism: A Brief Survey (Table of Contents)

ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM: A BRIEF SURVEY

By Bruce T. Gourley

Fundamentalist beliefs and expressions are present in all major world religions. While sharing a common set of overarching beliefs and convictions, expressions of religious fundamentalisms vary from religion to religion.

Following is a brief survey of Islamic fundamentalism. This is a revised (2018) edition of an essay originally published in 2003 and used as a supplementary text in some university classrooms.

Part One — Introduction to Religious Fundamentalisms

Part Two — Introduction to Islamic Fundamentalism

Part Three — Islamic Fundamentalism: Some Major Expressions

Part Four — Islamic Fundamentalism: Responses to Modern Science

Part Five — Islamic Fundamentalism: Responses to Western Society

Part Six — Islamic Fundamentalism: Responses to the Secular State

Part Seven — Conclusion