Rethinking Islam

Catalog description

A foundation for the study of Islam and an exploration of the patterns of Islamic practice, belief, and identity created, sustained, and challenged by Muslim communities across histories, cultures, and geographies. Consideration of this exploration and its application to the contemporary U.S. context. Critical themes include: Qurʾan, Islamic law, architecture, pilgrimage, mysticism, nationality, ethnicity, gender & sexuality, migration, and conflict. IC. PA-4B, SI-04.