MEDVL 6677
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MEDVL 6677
Course Description
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As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in world history. An important source for his life is the Sira of Ibn Ishaq (d. ca. 761), a biography that opens with Muhammad's birth ca. 570 and ends with his death in 632. If we take the narrative reports in this text at face-value, then Muhammad appears to have been born in the full light of history. But is the Sira a reliable source for the historical Muhammad? In this seminar, we will read this text in its entirely and analyze selected episodes from a critical historical perspective, with special attention to biblical and post-biblical models for the writing of sacred history.
When Offered Fall.
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 3677, HIST 6677, MEDVL 3677, NES 3677, NES 6677, RELST 3677
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Sibley Hall 211
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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