REL 232 - Judaism, Islam, And Other Religions From The Near East

Institution:

La Salle University

Subject:

Description:

3 credits Concentration Option or Patterns 2 or This course examines Judaism and Islam. The Judaism segment of this course covers the historical origins, roots and developments of Judaism as a religion. The course will evaluate Jewish social and cultural values as well as religious problems faced by Jews today. The Islam segment covers the origins of Islam, the background and development of the Qur'an, Muslim traditions and values as well as the inner tensions, contemporary movement, and interaction with the non-Muslim world. Secondary attention will be paid to Middle Eastern Christianity (Coptic, Syrian, etc.), Zoroastrianism or Ba'hai, or to other aspects of the religious life of Israel, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lasalle.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 951-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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