RELS 366 - The Muhammad Seminar

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Ursinus College

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Dr. von Schlegell Who was Muhammad? For Muslims he is the genealogical and spiritual heir to Abraham, the founder of monotheism. This course examines secular and sacred histories of Muhammad's life from both Sunni and Shi'i sources. We consider how he has been portrayed in the West from the Middle Ages to the 21st c. We look at Muhammad in Islamic music, art, and poetry, and in new genres like Muslim hiphop. Primarily discussion format, with short critical reviews and one term paper. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (H, G.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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