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)

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

Course Schedule