RELI 180 - Islamic Traditions

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)

This course is an introduction to the religion of Islam as a lived tradition with a rich variety of expressions from around the world. Designed as a kind of “world tour” this course explores the origins of the Islamic community in the Arabian Peninsula, and then moves across the globe to study the spread of Islam as a global phenomenon. Topics include: revelation, prophethood, scripture, authority, leadership, pilgrimage, law, women’s status, the development of Sufi movements, art and architecture. Ms. Muravchick.

Two 75-minute periods.