Course Catalog - 2003-2004

     

RELI 352 - JIHAD AND THE END OF THE WORLD

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Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: JIHAD AND THE END OF THE WORLD ***** The course will explore the connections between Jihad (both aggressive and non-aggressive) and apocalyptic beliefs in the Muslim tradition from the time of the Prophet Muhammad until the present day. Readings from the Qur'an, Bukhari, Ayatullah al-Khumayni, and Sayyid Qutb.