The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad (Cross-listed with HIS)
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Overview
Subject area
REL
Catalog Number
3084
Course Title
The Historical Search for the Prophet Mohammad (Cross-listed with HIS)
Department(s)
Description
This course examines the primary and secondary sources, as well as modern academic works, on the life and teaching of the Prophet Mohammad. It is a course on historiography as well as on biography and the early beginnings of Islam. The course concentrates on a close reading of the very first biography: ibn Ishaq's classic. The Life of Muhammad. This course is equivalent to HIS 3084. Students will receive credit for only one of these courses. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
022802