REL 333 The Qur’an: Themes and Interpretations in Islam
This course examines the Qur’an, the most sacred religious text in the Islamic tradition. The class analyzes the themes found within the Qur’an and the ways in which Muslims have interpreted and applied them. Attention is paid to the historical context of the life of Muhammad, the relationship between the Qur’an and Biblical literatures, and role the Qur’an plays in daily life for Muslims in many different cultural contexts.