History 3812 - Sufism: Mystics in Islam

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This course is designed as a social and intellectual history of Sufism in all its major aspects. The course begins with a survey of Sufism's formative period from the 9th to the 12th centuries ce, examining the emergence of key Sufi doctrines and practices as well as the formation of the first Sufi communities around accomplished masters. Then, the course traces the rise to social prominence of the Sufi mode of piety during and after the 12th century in the form of Sufi orders as well as the reaction of nonconformist Sufis to such increasing social success.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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