Undergraduate Catalog

HUMA 265 Sufism in Islam

This course introduces students to Islamic mysticism (Sufism). It focuses on the various schools of the tradition, their fundamental ideas, practices, and institutions. It identifies the role of mysticism in Islamic history, literature and society, both among Muslims and non-Muslims. The course surveys major Muslim mystics, their thoughts, and their influence on contemporary Muslim thought.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 102, ENGL 112

Offered

Fall Summer