Sufism

Catalog description

This course starts with the investigation of the resources available for the study of Sufism (Islamic mysticism) and various approaches used in this field. It then turns to the study of basic Sufi doctrines and practices followed by its history. It concludes with discussions of the influence of Sufism on various facets of Islamic civilization and society and the situation of Sufism in the contemporary Islamic world and the West. Prerequisites: THEO111 Course Attributes: Humanities Elect/Integrations, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Theology Persp / Explorations College of Arts & Sciences Theology