RELIGION 165 - Sufism

Institution:

George Washington University

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Nasr The foundation of Sufism in the Quranic revelation, its subsequent development, and its significance within Islamic civilization. Doctrines and practices of Sufism; history of the Sufi orders; Sufi literature, particularly in Arabic and Persian. The influence of Sufism upon social and political life and its state and role in the contemporary world, both Islamic and non-Islamic.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwu.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 994-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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