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Great World Religions: Islam

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Gain an introduction to the history and practice of the world's fastest growing religion in this course taught by an award-winning professor from Georgetown University.

Syllabus

  • 01: Islam Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
  • 02: The Five Pillars of Islam
  • 03: Muhammad-Prophet and Statesman
  • 04: God's Word-the Quranic Worldview
  • 05: The Muslim Community-Faith and Politics
  • 06: Paths to God-Islamic Law and Mysticism
  • 07: Islamic Revivalism-Renewal and Reform
  • 08: The Contemporary Resurgence of Islam
  • 09: Islam at the Crossroads
  • 10: Women and Change in Islam
  • 11: Islam in the West
  • 12: The Future of Islam
  • By This Professor

Taught by

John L. Esposito

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