HUM 384 - Exploring Islamic Diversity

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Antioch University-System Administration

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What is Islam Who are Muslims Where do Muslims live How do we see Muslims in the West Some of these questions will frame the investigation of Islamic Diversity. Students analyze the affects of European colonialism on Muslim countries, and how memory functions in Islamic narratives and Literature. While focused on what people in the West call the "religion" of Islam, the class ranges far beyond the narrower definitions of culture to examine the ideas and manifestations of Islam in both literary and contemporary examples. The course is closely focused on the literary and sacred texts of Islam and on specific examples of the interpretations and applications of these textual bases of modern beliefs and practices. Students learn to deconstruct many of the stereotypes of Muslims today especially in the media and explore the diversity and cultures in the Muslims world. The texts have been chosen to provide an overview of Early Islamic history, its inception, post-colonial narratives, and Literature. HUMANITIES DOMAIN

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antioch.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 769-1372

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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