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Academic Year 2004/2005

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
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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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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