Qur'an as Scripture and Experience

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This course provides students with an introductory survey to the Islamic scripture of the Qur'an, its socio-historical context, and its ongoing legacy within the wider Muslim world. Through close readings of the Qur'an and religious accounts of the Prophet Muhammad's life, students will explore the nature of revelation and prophetic authority in Islam. Furthermore, students will critically examine the nature of interpretation and the problems of authoritativeness, recognizing the importance of these issues for other religious traditions as well.