Course Description
Islam as a religious and sociocultural phenomenon. The fundamental principles of the Islamic faith, Qu'ran, the Sunna of Muhammad, Islamic sectarianism, Islamic law, theology, and mysticism, and themes in Islamic art. The course will also survey Islam in its various forms throughout the world.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional readings and a research paper along with more extensive examinations to reflect the additional responsibilities.
Athena Title
ISLAM AND ITS WORLD
Prerequisite
Junior or senior standing or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every even-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) To learn a methodology for the scholarly study of religion (Religiology) and apply it to the study of Islam, 2) To attempt to understand Islam from the viewpoint of Islam, 3) To survey Islam and its history throughout the world. Communicate Effectively through Writing To strengthen skills in written composition, analysis, and presentation by means of projects such as essays, papers, reports, and examinations. Computer Literacy To enhance and facilitate computer literacy by the use of word processing, the web, email, and OASIS through research, preparation, and presentation of work such as oral class reports and completion of written assignments. Critical Thinking To foster critical thinking by engaging in activities such as classroom discussion and debate, essay examinations, and oral presentations. Moral Reasoning (Ethics) To assist in the continued development of moral and ethical reasoning and reflection by encouraging creative thinking regarding individual and community concerns and needs, the challenging of prejudices and stereotypes, and examining rational and ethical bases of constructive social interactions.
Topical Outline
Introduction and methodology for the study of religion and overview of Vision of Islam. the Koran Early Islamic History and Islam in the Middle East Islamic Spain The Prophet Muhammad Islam (surrender): the 5 pillars ; Islam's historical embodiment Islam and South Asia Iman (faith)and Tawhid Islam and Southeast Asia Islam and Central Asia Islam and China Islam and Other religions Islam and Sub-Saharan Africa Stages of Life and Unfolding of the Soul Intellectual Schools Women, Men, and Gender Ihsan Muslim, Jews, and Christians Islam in history