Department of Religious Studies

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? 

Credits: GenEd A&H, GenEd WCC, CASE A&H, CASE GCC

• A&H
• GCC
• What are CASE requirements?