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HDS 3610

Mosques in Muslim History

Baber Johansen

Description

The course will provide an introduction into the Qur'anic foundation of basic aspects of the Muslim cult. It will treat the multidimensional functions that different types of mosques have performed for urban and rural communities over the centuries. It will discuss the changes in these functions in different regions and historical periods and will, in the last two sessions, be dedicated to the situation of mosques in the European and American diaspora.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1815

Scheduling

Half Course
Not Offered 2009-10
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Islamic Studies Religion, Literature, and Culture
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Islam
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a