MELC 231 A: Introduction to the Quran

Autumn 2023
Meeting:
TTh 11:30am - 1:20pm / FTR 106
SLN:
23328
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
RELIG 212 A , C LIT 360 C , GLITS 315 B
Instructor:
Catalog Description:
A literary, historical, and theological introduction to the Quran. Looks at the historical circumstances of the text's compilation; its collection and redaction; its narrative structure; its rhetorical strategies; its major themes; it connections to and departures from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament; commentary and exegesis; translation; and its impact on political and religious thought. Offered: jointly with RELIG 212.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 4, 2024 - 2:07 am