Fall 2023 Religion UN3314 section 001

QURAN

Call Number 00297
Day & Time
Location
TR 1:10pm-2:25pm
307 Milbank Hall (Barnard)
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Najam I Haider
Type LECTURE
Course Description

This course conceives of the Qur’ān as a living text in constant flux through interactions with other religious traditions.  It focuses on developing an understanding of the Qur’ān’s form, style, and content through a  close reading of comparable religious texts.  Major topics covered include the Qur’ānic theory of prophecy, its treatment of the Biblical tradition (both that of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament), and its perspective on pre-Islamic pagan religion.  The central goals of the course include the ability to (a) analyze primary religious sources in a critical and objective manner and (b) construct coherent arguments based on concrete evidence.   In a class of this nature, class members will naturally hold or develop a wide variety of opinions about the topics covered.  The goal is not to adopt a single opinion concerning the interpretation of a particular text, but rather to support personal conclusions in a clear logical manner. 

Web Site Vergil
Department Religion @Barnard
Enrollment 15 students (30 max) as of 9:05PM Thursday, March 28, 2024
Subject Religion
Number UN3314
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Campus Barnard College
Section key 20233RELI3314V001