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Academic Year 2004/2005

Mystical Traditions in Islam
HIST 337 SP
Crosslistings:
RELI 355

Muslim scholars in the 20th century often condemn the mystical traditions, Sufism, as being un-Islamic. But for almost a thousand years mysticism provided an alternative voice to Muslim believers. This course will explore the origins and development of Sufism and its extraordinary impact on the cultural life of Muslims in art, music, poetry, and philosophy.

MAJOR READINGS

THE KORAN
Farid ud-Din Attar, THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS
Jalal al-Din Rumi, MYSTICAL POEMS OF RUMI
Anne-Marie Schimmel, MYSTICAL DIMENSIONS OF ISLAM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

8 short essays on assigned readings
Take-home final

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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