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CS92PROD
Saints, Dervishes and the Society in the Islamicate World
HIST 210
Spring 2024
Section: 01  

This course will introduce students to the history, culture, and basic tenets of Islamic Mysticism from its beginnings till the modern period. In addition to major concepts, institutions, and textual tradition of Sufism, the course will focus on the social and historical condition that gave rise to them. Chronological order will be followed when treating the evolution of Sufism from the origins of Sufism with extraordinary ascetics in 8th century to full-fledged Sufi institutions today.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (HIST)
Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89%

Last Updated on NOV-05-2024
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