REL-A 270 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM (3 CR.)
Introduction to the religious world of Islam: the Arabian milieu before Muhammad's prophetic call, the career of the Prophet. Qur'an and hadith, ritual and the pilars of Muslim praxis, legal, and theological traditions; mysticism and devotional piety, reform and revivalist movements.
1 classes found
Fall 2024
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 30380 | Open | 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. | MW | ED 1120 | Jaques R |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 30380: Total Seats: 120 / Available: 9 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- IUB GenEd World Culture credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Cultr
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- IUB GenEd World Culture credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Culture credit
This course is designed for students with little prior knowledge of Islam. We begin by learning about the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad, and about the similarities and differences between Islam and other monotheistic religions. Then we will explore how Muslims put into practice God's teachings - and the various outcomes of these teachings and practices. Questions we will ask include: What is sharia law and what does it demand of Muslims? Why does Islam look so different in, say, the Middle East and Southeast Asia? Why do some Muslims support gender equality, queer acceptance, and democratic principles while others don't? How do Muslims respond to contemporary developments like global capitalism and climate change?
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