RELG - 325. Islamic Scripture: Qur’an

3 credit(s)
The Qur’an is sacred scripture and Muslims believe it was revealed to Prophet Mohammad Ibn Abdullah in Arabic over a period of 23 years in Arabia where the first Islamic community developed. This course examines the range of religious experiences represented by the Qur’an text, its geographical surroundings from which it emerged, its interpreters, and its critics. With the use and examination of various translations of the Qur’an, the course examines the religion and culture of the pre-Islamic period, the history of the text including Hadith literature, and the relationship between the Qur’an and Jewish and Christian scriptures, acting to familiarize students with its broad scope.

Prerequisite(s): RELG 101 or RELG 121 or RELG 141 or RELG 181
Attribute: ARTS, CAR, RSSC