SAST 242 - Islamic Mysticism in South Asia

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

Behl. The aim of this course is to cover the history, sources, techniques, and exemplary biographies of Sufis in the Indian subcontinent. Attention will be paid to particular chains of instruction as well as principles of piety and and spiritual improvement. We will also read poetic works by members of the different silsilahs or orders which pioneered the regional literary traditions of South Asia. Also included are performance traditions (qawwali) attached to shrines.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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