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Islamic Civilization

This course is an introduction to the religion of Islam and the classical era of the Islamic civilization. A great deal of time will be spent on the life of Muhammad (570-632) and basic beliefs, rituals and practices. The course will also explore aspects of the history of Islamic civilization from the time of Muhammad to around the 17th century, including science, art theology and law.

Arabic For Business And Media I

This course is designed to meet the needs of intermediate-level students of Arabic as well as members of the business community who wish to learn Arabic for professional purposes. The topics cover travel, social, and business interactions. The course also introduces and engages with a variety of current, authentic and primary Arabic materials through the language of the newspapers, magazines, Internet news sites, and TV news. Some of the media topics that will be covered are meetings and conferences, elections, and demonstrations and social protest.

Theology And Law In Islam

This course provides an historical and thematic overview of theology and law (Shari'ah or Fiqh) in Islam. The main concepts of Islamic theology are introduced, comparing them to Christian thought and taking into account contemporary issues. The section on law covers the historical development of the classical legal schools and the main concepts of Islamic legal philosophy.

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