RELG 274 - Sufism

3HU, CD This course is canceled effective 09/14/2006
Second Semester. An exploration of traditions of esoteric piety within Islam. Topics include the development of ascetic movements, mysticism and practices of the Sufi “Path,” and interaction with systems of Islamic philosophy, aesthetics, and politics. Class discussions feature works by figures such as Rumi and Sufi social histories, with special consideration given to the experiential, devotional, and musical dimensions of Sufi-oriented religiosity. Materials on Sufism in the modern world represent multiple perspectives.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 35.
Ms. Gade

Credits: 3