RELG 357 Intro to Islam
Professor: Jay McKenzie
tel: 777-4100
email: clemkenzie@gmail.com
Office: Rutledge 328
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Summer II 2008
MTWT 3:30-5:45
GAMB 123
Office hours: by appointment
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Course description
This course examines the emergence and development of Islam as both a religion and a tradition. The course is structured according to the famous Hadith of Gabriel that has been used as a model for discussing the essentials of Islam for over 1000 years. It divides Islam into three dimensions: submission (Islam), faith (Iman), and virtue (Ihsan). The readings and lectures explore the basic ideals and teachings pertaining to each of these dimensions and the schools of learning that have arisen in connection with them. The purpose of the course is to provide students with an integrated understanding of the ideals and realities of Islam.
Texts
Course Packet
Waines, David An Introduction to Islam
Nasr, Seyyed Hossein Ideals and Realities of Islam
Course requirements
Quizzes, Midterm, Final , and one short 3-5 page Essay from a list of specific topics
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