Religion 311 - Sufism:the Mystic Path - Islam

Spring
2017
01
4.00
Amina Steinfels
TTH 01:15PM-02:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
99034
Clapp Laboratory 126
asteinfe@mtholyoke.edu
Exploration of the mystical tradition in Islam known as Sufism, from its origins in medieval Iraq to its role in contemporary Islamic societies. This course focuses on how the Sufi pursuit of unity with, or annihilation in, God relates to the core monotheistic beliefs of Islam. Sufi theories and practices are studied through primary source materials. Special attention will be paid to the themes of love, desire, and beauty in the literature of Sufism.
This course counts towards the Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and South Asian Studies majors and minors.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.