ARST 273 - Role Qur'an Contemporary Islam

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Arabic Studies

Description:

The course introduces students to key themes of the Quran and its role as the ultimate source of authority for Muslims. The course depicts how the Quran was revealed, transmitted, compiled, disseminated and interpreted. In addition, the course will examine some current, and in some cases controversial, issues (e.g. the role of women in Islam, Jihad, the Islamic view of other religious traditions, etc.) and explore how particular Quranic passages habe been cited and interpreted with respect to these issues. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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