Learn about the Quran, the central sacred text of Islam, through an exploration of the rich diversity of roles and interpretations in Muslim societies.
Length: 4 weeks – Price: FREE – Subject: Humanities
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
Source: https://www.edx.org/course/islam-through-its-scriptures-harvardx-hds-3221-4x
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