The Tradition of Islam
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Overview
Subject area
REL
Catalog Number
3540
Course Title
The Tradition of Islam
Department(s)
Description
This course examines Islam as a world religion, with an emphasis on history and culture. Both basic tenets and texts will be examined along with case studies. These ethnographic sources will cover the spread of Islam to Asia, Sufism, popular religious practices, Islam in North America, political Islam, the Taliban and the rise of ISIS. (Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: AAS 3540; ANT 3540; REL 3540, or SOC 3540. These courses may substitute for each other in the F-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
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