Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.
Starts on June 1, 2016 – Enroll Now
What you’ll learn
- An introduction to the place of the Quran in Muslim cultures
- Major themes of the Quran
- The historical and cultural contexts of the Quran
- Interpretive skills that enable a more nuanced reading of the Quran
- Diverse approaches Muslims have adopted to engaging with Quranic texts, including issues in contemporary interpretation
- This course is part of the World Religions Through Their Scriptures XSeries Program.
Ali Asani
Professor of Indo-Muslim Religion and Cultures
Harvard University
Source: EdX.org
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