R/ST 337 - Sufism

(3 units)

Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses and upper-division standing.
Covers mainly Sufism and Shî`ism and their intimate relationship. Examines contribution of some great Sûfis and Shî`ite thinkers to development of inner dimensions of Islam i.e. mysticism, esoterism, and spirituality.

Letter grade only (A-F).