Course Description

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COURSE SYLLABUS Islam

SHU1040

spring hills university

2015-09-15

Course Description An overview of Islam: Allah, Mohammed, the Quran and the Five Pillars Required Text(s) N/A Course Overview This course will cover a basic history of Islam and its teachings - with an emphasis on the words of the Quran itself.

Learning Objectives Familiarization with the teachings and history of Islam.

Attendance You are encouraged to participate by reading the suggested text(s) and attending classes regularly.

Course Schedule Week 1

DATE Sept. 27

2

Oct. 4

3

Oct. 11

4 5 6

Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1

7

Nov. 8

8

Nov. 15

9

Nov. 22

WEEKLY TOPIC Introduction: Allah, the Quran, Mohammed and the 5 Pillars Life of Mohammed and the early history of Islam (Part 1) Life of Mohammed and the early history of Islam (Part 2) Five Pillars of Islam Teachings of the Quran Early and Medieval Islamic History Medieval and Later History of Islam Islamic Science and Art; Sufi Mysticism Life in a Muslim Country

SUGGESTED READING & STUDY TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Bibliography of Suggested Additional Reading

spring hills university

2015-09-15