MID 340 - Islamic Thought and Practice

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Colorado Christian University

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Description:

This course examines many dimensions of Islamic faith-historical, legal, doctrinal, popular, and behavioral-from early times to the present. While emphasis is on the early period and its influence on latter events and people, it also attempts to relate these early developments to contemporary issues in the Middle East like the impact of colonialism, gender equality, modernization, development, and democracy. Students are encouraged to begin thinking about relevant similarities and differences between themselves and Muslim peoples around the world. The course also makes use of the "Cairo Lab" in order to showcase some of the most historically influential institutions and architecture in the Arab world. Occasionally, students encounter important personalities associated with institutions like Al Azhar, Cairo University, the Egyptian Government, or the Arab League. Dr. Holt may teach all or some of this course as well as the seminars that follow, but he frequently makes use of local scholars affiliated with American University in Cairo and Cairo University, and guest lecturers with particular expertise of relevance to the subject at hand. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the Middle East Studies Program, a study abroad semester program based in Cairo, Egypt.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.CCU.EDU

Phone Number:

(303) 963-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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