Islamic Thought in the Classical Age (7-13 Cent CE)

This is a historical and topical survey of the origins and development of Islam. The course is primarily concerned with the life and career of Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam, the teachings of the Qur'an, the development of the Muslim community and its principal institutions, schools of thought, law, theology, cultural life and mystical tradition, to about 1300 A.D. Lectures, Readings, Class discussions. Book review 15%, oral presentations 10%, class participation 5%, paper 35% and final exam 35%.