REL250
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Introduction to Islam
Religion
College of Liberal Arts
Course Subject Code
REL
Course Number
250
Status
Active
Course Attributes
BHUM: GenEd-Breadth/Humanities, CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, DVIT: GenEd-Diversity International, EMAF: Major-Africana Elective, EMRE: Major-Religion Elective, MAFR: Major-Africana, MEST, MREL: Major-Religion, ENAF: Minor-Africana Elective, ENMI: Minor-Middle East Stu Elective, ENRE: Minor-Religion Elective, NAFR: Minor-Africana, NMID: Minor-Middle East Studies, NREL: Minor-Religion
Course Short Title
Introduction to Islam
Course Long Title
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Course Description
A broad introduction to the world's second largest religion. Topics covered include a brief historical overview of the life and mission of the Prophet Muhammad, the rise of the early Islamic community, and the formation of Islamic civilization. Additional units focus on the nature and structure of the Qur'an, the role of Islamic law, aspects of ritual practice, and expressions of Muslim spirituality. Relying heavily on primary textual sources in translation, students consider issues such as the relationship between religion and politics, women and society, and themes of unity and variety in the Islamic tradition. Offered fall semester.
Min
4
Repeatable
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Course Restrictions
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Equivalent Course(s)
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