Beliefs, practices, and history of Muslim
societies from their origins in seventh-century
Arabia to their complex current expressions
throughout the world. The Qur'an; the Prophet
Muhammad; ritual practice; law; politics; gender
roles/relations. The many debates and voices of
dissent that have helped define the varieties of
Islamic culture. Focus on the Middle East/North
Africa will be supplemented by attention to other
contexts, including America.
societies from their origins in seventh-century
Arabia to their complex current expressions
throughout the world. The Qur'an; the Prophet
Muhammad; ritual practice; law; politics; gender
roles/relations. The many debates and voices of
dissent that have helped define the varieties of
Islamic culture. Focus on the Middle East/North
Africa will be supplemented by attention to other
contexts, including America.
- Teacher: Paul Powers