PHI 220 - Introduction to Islam

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course is an introduction to Islam as a prophetic religious tradition. Students will begin the course with an overview of Islam and how the Western discourses see it. They will then learn about the beliefs, tenants, and the teachings of Islam, as well as about the life of the Prophet Muhammad, hadith, and the Qur'an. Subsequently, students will delve into some of the most significant topics related to the classical and post-classical Islamic tradition: theology, Sufism, law, and gender. They will conclude the course by examining Islamophobia in the post-911 era.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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