RELI0254A-F10
Islam in South Asia
Islam in South Asia AT
Islam has played a significant role in shaping the culture and politics of the Indian subcontinent, from the seventh century to the present. Muslims are the largest religious minority in India, and Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed as independent states for the Muslim populations of British India. In this course we will consider the socio-cultural, religious and political impact of Islam on South Asia. We will pay particular attention to the influence of Sufism on South Asian literary and religious traditions, Islamic reform movements in colonial India, and the place of Islamic law in the secular Indian state. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Islam has played a significant role in shaping the culture and politics of the Indian subcontinent, from the seventh century to the present. Muslims are the largest religious minority in India, and Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed as independent states for the Muslim populations of British India. In this course we will consider the socio-cultural, religious and political impact of Islam on South Asia. We will pay particular attention to the influence of Sufism on South Asian literary and religious traditions, Islamic reform movements in colonial India, and the place of Islamic law in the secular Indian state. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2010
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Unknown Unknown
- Subject:
- Religion
- Department:
- Religion
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL HIS PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92533
- Subject Code:
- RELI
- Course Number:
- 0254
- Section Identifier:
- A