Islam ((3))

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This course studies the history, literature, religion, governments, and culture of Islam and Islamic civilization from its beginnings in the Arabian desert to its spread throughout Asia, Africa, and the Western world. The major topics we will cover are: Islamic Origins; The Quran (Koran) and Hadith (Islamic traditions), especially the former; the Formation of the Islamic Tradition; Islamic Institutions; Jihad (Struggle); Crisis and Renewal in Islamic History; Women in Islam; Progressive Islam; and Reimagining Islam in the Twenty-first Century. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 (GE 1A) or the equivalent.