The Quran its Interpreters

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course will introduce students to the Qur’an (Koran), the holy scripture of Islam. We will examine its thematic development, literary style, and its relationship to pre-qur’anic, especially biblical traditions. Special attention is given to various methods Muslims have used to interpret the Qur’an, particularly in light of the challenges of modern science and moral norms.