Jul 14, 2025

2017-2018 Scripps Catalog

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RLST 128 CM - The Religion of Islam

Introduction to Islamic tradition: its scripture, beliefs, and practices, and the development of Islamic law, theology, philosophy and mysticism. Special attention paid to the emergence of Sunnism, Shi’ism, and Sufism as three diverse expressions of Muslim interpretation and practice, as well as to gender issues and Islam in the modern world. HRT II, MES.

Course Credit: 1.0

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