Document Type
Syllabi
School
CLA
Department
REL
Course Subject
REL
Course Number
1560
Course Section
01
Course Title
Islam
Academic Term and Year
Winter 2016
Credits
4.00
Hamline Plan Letter
D, H
Area of Study
MES, REL
Course Description
Goals: To gain an understanding of the history, texts, beliefs and practices of Islam. To explore the ways the commitment to the tradition is understood and expressed in the lives of Muslims from a variety of places and backgrounds. To gain an appreciation for both diversity and unity within the tradition. Content: Close reading of portions of the Qur'an and other sacred writings, such as the Hadith; survey of the history of Islam; exploration of Islamic philosophy, law, art and literature. Special topics will include an examination of Sufism, the mystical tradition, and an analysis of contemporary issues relating to Islamic politics, the tension between tradition and modernization, and the growth of Islam in America. Teaching Methods: Lecture, small and large group discussion, videos; possible field trips and guest lectures. Taught: Annually. Credits: 4
Recommended Citation
Berkson, Mark, "REL1560-01.Islam.J16.Berkson,Mark" (2016). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 6430.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/6430