REL 2143 Islam in Context

Three hours (Jordan Studies)

This course seeks to introduce students to the religious traditions of Islam as they find expression in specific cultural contexts and is offered as part of course offerings on the Jordan Summer Studies Program and the Bible Lands Study Trips. As much as possible, we will seek to understand Islam in this course from the inside out. All readings will be from Muslim sources, and will we will focus on readings that are specific as much as possible to the locations to which we travel. In addition to our study of Islam, we will also consider how Christian faith can be enriched from a study of Islam and how Christians can more faithfully bear witness to Christ to those beyond the Christian tradition. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement of the Core Curriculum.

Offered Summer semester as part of Jordan Studies