Islam: Fundamentals of Thought and Practice

Harvard Summer School

RELI S-1805

Section 1

CRN 35654

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This course seeks to introduce students to the core beliefs and practices of Islam, with special focus on how Islam has manifested in diverse cultures throughout its vast history (China, Spain, the United States, and the Middle East). Students obtain a comprehensive literacy in the subject of Islam, enabling them to better interpret the various literary, cultural, artistic, religious, or political expressions of Islam in history and the modern world. Topics explored include theology, ritual, art, music, law, politics, and Sufism. Students have opportunities to relate course material to their own interests through research papers and presentations.

Registration Closes: June 17, 2025
Credits: 4

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Term

Summer Term 2025

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Flexible Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Aaron Spevack, PhD

Senior Research Associate and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Brandeis University and Associate of the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University


Meeting Info

MW 6:30pm - 9:30pm (6/23 - 8/8)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. The recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35654 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Aaron Spevack Open MW 6:30pm - 9:30pm
 Jun 23 to Aug 8

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