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Academic Year 2003/2004
Islam and Muslim Cultures
RELI 221 FA
This course introduces students to the secular study of Islam and some of the religious perspectives of Muslims. It seeks to provide familiarity with some of the basic teachings and practices of Islam while exploring
the
diversity of religious traditions among Muslims in Egypt, India, Afghanistan, and the United States. This effort will involve the study and use of the tools of comparative religious studies. It will also require
critical
assessment of Western views of Islam and Muslims.
MAJOR READINGS
Geneive Abdo, NO GOD BUT GOD
Frederick Denny, AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM
Rashid Ahmed, THE TALIBAN
Malcolm X, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X
William Paden, RELIGIOUS WORLDS
Attia Hosain, SUNLIGHT ON A BROKEN
COLUMN
Reader
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Attendance and participation is mandatory. Two exams, 12-15 page research paper. Three small papers. Reading all class material.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Gottschalk,Peter S.
- Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: PAC422
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)
- SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5
- SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 5 FR: 5
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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