AIS 228 - ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

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.

Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.