Middlebury

RELI 0150

The Islamic Traditions

The Islamic Traditions
What is Islam? Is it a religion, a way of life, a civilization, or a political ideology? Was Muhammad a political leader, a warrior, or an ascetic? What is the Qur’an? How did it develop as a sacred text and how does it compare to the Bible? This course is designed to provide a platform for us to explore such questions by focusing on historical, social, and intellectual developments in the wide swath of land known as the Muslim world. Special attention will be given to early developments of the Islamic community as well as the later response of different Muslim communities to modernity. 3 hrs. lect./disc
Subject:
Religion
Department:
Religion
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
MDE PHL
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Fall 2009, School Abroad France (Paris)

Fall 2009

RELI0150A-F09 Lecture (Stearns)
RELI0150X-F09 Discussion (Stearns)
RELI0150Y-F09 Discussion (Stearns)
RELI0150Z-F09 Discussion (Stearns)