Spring 2021  |  RELS 3704 Section 001: Exploring the Quran: An intellectual odyssey with Islam's holy scripture (51668)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Discussion
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Delivery Mode
Online Course
Meets With:
CNES 3074 Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (29 of 35 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course explores the contents of the Quran and probes its place in the history of human civilization. Students will learn about, and critically reflect on, the following subjects: 1) the Quran's core ideas, stories, laws, parables, and arguments, 2) the historical context in which the Quran was first promulgated and codified, 3) the relationship between the Quran and the preceding literary traditions of the ancient world, in particular, the Bible and post-biblical Jewish and Christian writings, 4) Muslim utilization of the Quran towards intellectual, social, religious, cultural, and political ends, and 5) the pre-modern and modern scholarly traditions of interpreting the Quran.
Class Description:
This course explores the contents of the Quran and probes its place in the history of human civilization. Students will learn about, and critically reflect on, the following subjects:

1) The Quran's core ideas, stories, laws, parables, and arguments
2) The historical context in which the Quran was first promulgated and codified
3) The relationship between the Quran and the preceding literary traditions of the ancient world, in particular the Bible and post-biblical Jewish and Christian writings
4) Muslim utilization of the Quran towards intellectual, social, religious, cultural, and political ends
5) The pre-modern and modern scholarly traditions of interpreting the Quran.

These goals will be met through reading a substantial portion of the Quran in translation (from The Study Quran). In addition, lectures and scholarly essays will contextualize and complement our encounter with the Quranic text, while course papers aim to consolidate the textual, historical, and methodological content of the course. By the end of the semester, students should have the ability to utilize various resources and concordances in order to conduct further investigations and critically evaluate claims made about the Quran.
Who Should Take This Class?:
All students interested in the Qur'an, Islam, or religious history and literature in general are welcome to take this course. There are no pre-requisites.
Grading:
The final criteria depends on enrollment numbers, but grading will consist of attendance, a few exams, and potentially a paper assignment.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/51668/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
19 December 2019

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