Religion 266 - Islam

Institution:

Sewanee-The University of the South

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Description:

An historical and topical introduction to the origins and development of Islam. The course surveys the life of Muhammad, the Quran and Sunna, the later great sages, development of Muslim communities and principal institutions. Through ethnographic and literary approaches, the course explores issues of the transmission of the Quran, succession to the prophet, Muslim pluralism, the role of women, and devotional practices of Islam. The course examines the topics of surrender, invocation, and fasting, the relationship of sacred to profane, free will and determinism, and divine and worldly political power. This course cannot be taken for credit by any student who has earned credit for Religion 163. (Credit, full course.) Staff

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sewanee.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 598-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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