HIST 337
Spring 2017 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
RELI 355 |
| Certificates: Middle Eastern Studies |
Muslim scholars today often condemn the mystical traditions of Sufism as being un-Islamic. But for almost a thousand years, mysticism provided an alternative voice to Muslim believers. This course will explore the origins and development of Sufism and its extraordinary impact on the cultural life of Muslims. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Mahmood Jamal, ed. ISLAMIC MYSTICAL POETRY
Farid ud-Din Attar, THE CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS
AL-Ghazzali'S PATH TO SUFISM
Ibn al-Arabi, THE BEZELS OF WISDOM
Other readings on electronic reserve.
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Examinations and Assignments:
8 short essays on assigned readings
Take-home final |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class attendance and participation are mandatory. |
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