DGS117 — Introduction to Islamic Studies
DGS 117 - Introduction to Islamic Studies DGS 117 - Introduction to Islamic Studies 5 Credits This course introduces students to the key elements of the holy text, beliefs, and practices of the religion of Islam. Students will examine the linguistic, geographical, historical, social, religious, and cultural aspects of the Islamic world, including the Islamic experience in the United States and how it co-exists with other Judeo-Christian traditions. Students will also explore the Muslim world from its origins in Arabia and its expansion into other parts of the world. The course will explore the ways in which the religion of Islam has been embraced and practiced by highly diverse cultures throughout the world. Furthermore, the course explores how Islam has influenced conceptions of authority, law, philosophy, science, mathematics, literature, and art. Fees Quarters Typically all Day, Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve General student population, including students who want to satisfy the diversity/globalism requirement for their AA Degree. Active Date 20220330T15:33:26 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Social Science Area I Course Outline Introduction to Islam. Qur’an: A primary source of Islamic teaching and law. Sunnah: A primary source of Islamic teaching and law. Islamic culture and civilization. History of the expansion of the Muslim world. Comparison of the cultural aspects of the Islamic