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Course Description

Considered the record of the revealed word of God to Muhammad through the angel Gabriel, the Qur’an is the third great scripture of the Semitic tradition and the foundation of all forms of Islam. In this course we will read the Qur’an (as well as supplementary readings) to gain an initial understanding of the book, its perspectives on important concepts such as the nature of god and man, divine judgment, prophecy and history, the ideal society, the proper relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims, jihad (“holy war” or “exertion”) and more. No prior knowledge or experience of any kind is required; all reading and discussion is in English. This course may be used as an elective for the Arabic Certificate. (8 weeks)

Notes

This Basic Program Online Discussion Course is conducted in exactly the same manner as an in-person Basic Program discussion course - except that participants join in from whatever location is convenient for them via an Internet-connect computer, tablet or mobile device.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge or experience of any kind is required; all reading and discussion is in English.

Testimonials

“The course itself has been a fairly seamless recreation of the classroom experience from the Basic Program. All participants had a fair opportunity to express their views and ask questions, and the “online blackboard” was an effective tool for the teacher to present ideas and improve or confirm student understanding of the topic. Within two or three classroom sessions, I became accustomed to the online environment and speaking into the camera.” —Al K.
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