Middlebury

RELI 0255

Reading Islamic Sacred Texts

Reading Islamic Sacred Texts
In this course we will read selections from texts considered “sacred” by a variety of Muslim communities. Emphasis will be on in depth and slow reading of the texts and understanding how and why they have come to be held at such high esteem by relevant Muslim communities. Through our discussions about these texts, we will try to re-examine the dominant notions of what constitutes a “religion,” particularly what constitutes “Islam.” Readings will include selections from the Qur’an and the biography of Prophet Muhammad, sayings/biography of Muslim saints and mystical poetry, theological and philosophical treatises, and more. (This is a half credit course)
Subject:
Religion
Department:
Religion
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
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Sections

Fall 2022

RELI0255A-F22 Lecture (Anzali)

Spring 2009

RELI0255A-S09 Lecture (Stearns)

Spring 2006

RELI0255A-S06 Lecture (Stearns)

Fall 2004

RELI0255A-F04 Lecture (Mourad)