REL 365 - Islam

Institution:

Le Moyne College

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Description:

This course will study the life and personality of the prophet Muhammad, the form and doctrines of the Qur’an, the growth of tradition and the development of Islamic law. Special attention will be given to Sufism, the mystical current in Islam, its teachings, practices, major figures and the impact of the Sufi Orders on the spread of Islam. The course will examine various expressions of Muslim piety, particularly as reflected in art and poetry. Finally, the course will consider the pre-modernist reform movements and modern developments, especially the rise of fundamentalism. Prerequisite: REL 200.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lemoyne.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 445-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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