RELG 220 - Foundations of Islam

Institution:

St Mary's College of Maryland

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Description:

Focuses on understanding Islam as a religious system which has come to influence the lives and institutions of Muslims throughout much of the world. Themes will include the Quran and Hadith, women and gender, law, mysticism, constructions of sacred history, and the relationships between Islam and politics in the modern world. Attention will also be given to the three primary branches: Sunni, Shiite, and Sufi.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcm.edu

Phone Number:

(240) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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