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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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RELI 223 001 (CRN: 26464)
QUR'AN AND BIBLE
Long Title: QUR'AN AND BIBLE
Department: Religion
Instructor: Cook, David
Meeting: 9:00AM - 9:50AM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 3:01AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Description: Qur'an and Bible will offer a concise discussion and reading-based comparative study of the two major monotheistic scriptures. Focusing upon questions such as good and evil, what is God and what does He want from humanity, prophetic morality stories, the hereafter, divine justice and providence, each week module will highlight similarities and differences between the Qur'anic and the Biblical narratives and presentation.