AP/RLST 4656 3.00/6.00 Women in Islam: Status in the Quran, Prophetic Traditions and Islamic Law

AP/RLST 4656 3.00

Women in Islam: Status in the Quran, Prophetic Traditions and Islamic Law

Examines the status, roles, and rights of Muslim women in the Quran, the Prophetic traditions, and the diverse Islamic laws. It explores the development of different schools of laws in diverse societies and examines the changes regarding Muslim women’s identity.

RELIGIOUS TRADITION(S) COVERED: Islam

This course is offered as both 3.00 and 6.00.

Course Category: Religion and Gender