2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

RELI 355 - Sufism

Credits: 3 (NR)
Examines the tradition of Islamic mysticism, Sufism, through an exploration of the literature produced by Sufis themselves. Provide general introduction to Sufism and its spiritual perspective and investigates various genres of Sufi literature, including hagiography, symbolic scriptural exegesis, spiritual autobiography, didactic allegory and love poetry.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring