NES 6677
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NES 6677
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2019-2020 Catalog.
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.
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)
When Offered Spring.
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: HIST 3677, HIST 6677, MEDVL 3677, NES 3677, RELST 3677
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Goldwin Smith Hall 144
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Powers, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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