REL 103 - Islam: Rumor And Reality 3.00 Formerly hu 5146 And hu 6160

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Given that there are 1.3 billion Muslims in the world (that's one out of every 5 people on the planet), this survey course of the religion of Islam and Islamic cultures promises to go beyond what we ordinarily hear or know about Muslims. What areas of understanding are yet to be explored? Key topics include the basic beliefs and practices of Islam, the diversity of Islamic cultures that comprise the Islamic World, a brief overview of the historical relationship between Islam and the West, and an examination of the cultural differences, religious identity, and social development of the 6-8 million Muslims who are a part of America's new religious landscape. Other key topics include defining terms of interest such as fundamentalism and jihad, as well as exploring the concept of the position of women in Islam. General Education Elective: Humanities

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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