REST 258D - Studies in the Qur'an

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Saint John Fisher University

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Description:

This course focuses on the major themes of the Qur'an. The Muslims believe that the Qur'an is revealed from God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. The Qur'an speaks about God, His creation, man, woman and society, prophethood and prophecy and prophets of God, nature, the world and hereafter, Satan and evil, death and dying, and hell and heaven. All these topics are important to the study of religion, including world religions: Judaism and Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. In the teaching of this course, references are made to other religions, and students are exposed to a comparative study of other disciplines to understand the phenomenon of religion and its contribution to world culture and civilization. Formerly REST 157D.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjfc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 385-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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