Online Class: Islam 101 - An Introduction
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 Course Description One of the three great monotheistic faiths of the world, Islam is a system of belief held by nearly one billion people on virtually every continent across the globe. Beginning in Arabia over fifteen hundred years ago, Islam was founded by Muhammad, who claimed to receive special revelation from Allah (God) regarding the world's one true religion. Over the following hundreds of years, Islam has slowly grown and had periodic clashes with other cultures and religions along the way, most notably the other two major monotheistic religions, Christianity and Judaism. In recent years, the religion of Islam has become known primarily for an escalation of terrorist acts carried out by various practitioners of the faith. Although there is strong debate regarding the role of terror within the teachings of Islam, there can be no denying that in recent years this aspect of the religion has taken center stage for non-Muslims worldwide. This course will attempt to provide an overview of Islam, its history, major teachings, rituals, attitudes, sects within the religion, and its relations with other cultures and faiths, among other topics, in order to provide a well-rounded introduction to one of the most influential ways of life on Earth. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: A Brief Overview of IslamThis lesson provides a brief overview of the religion of Islam to introduce concepts that will be explored in more detail in later lessons.
| Lesson 2: Getting the Language Right: Terminology of the Religion of Islam, Part IThis lesson will present some of the more prevalent terms and concepts in the religion of Islam. | Lesson 3: Getting the Language Right: Terminology of the Religion of Islam, Part IIAs the number of Arabic terms is so vast within the religion of Islam (it is, after all, a religion that began in the Arab world), it is necessary to present a continuation of the glossary begun in the last lesson. | Lesson 4: Pre-Islamic ArabiaThis lesson presents a brief history of the Arabian Peninsula, as well as the geography, people, religions, and cultures prior to the birth of Muhammad. | Lesson 5: Muhammad and the Birth of IslamThis lesson presents a chronological history of the major events of Muhammad's life, as well as the historical and cultural background of the region in which he grew to prominence.
| Lesson 6: The Five Pillars of IslamThis lesson will set forth the basic five points of the Islamic faith, called "The Five Pillars of Islam" and their significance within the faith.
| Lesson 7: Basic Beliefs of IslamWhile Muslims have no official creeds like Christianity and other religions, there are still six articles of faith which most would hold true. This lesson examines these six basic beliefs or articles of faith.
| Lesson 8: The KoranThis lesson will provide a brief overview of information relevant to the Koran, its history, content, structure, and use.
| Lesson 9: Islamic Religious Holidays and Other ObservancesThis lesson will summarize the major holidays and other observances of the Islamic faith to provide a better understanding of the day-to-day practice of the religion.
| Lesson 10: Islam After Muhammad: The Rise of the Islamic StateThis lesson delves into the years immediately following Muhammad's life and their impact on Islam for over fifteen hundred years thereafter.
| Lesson 11: The Divisions of the FaithThis lesson will discuss the differences between the two major movements within the religion of Islam: Sunni Islam and Shia Islam, as well as the mystical Sufis and other variants of the faith.
| Lesson 12: Islam Around the WorldThis lesson will explore some of the more prevalent nations and provide insight on their roles in the modern world.
| Lesson 13: The Contributions of Islam to the WorldThis lesson will examine some of the more notable Muslim innovations and improvements during the last fifteen hundred years.
| Lesson 14: Noteworthy Muslims: Past & Present, Part IThis lesson lists some of the best-known Muslims since the founding of Islam to the present day, along with notes on their life and contributions.
| Lesson 15: Noteworthy Muslims: Past & Present, Part IIThis lesson contains a continuation of the listing of famous (and infamous) Muslims, dating from the beginning days of Islam to the modern day. | Works CitedWorks cited. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Islam 101: An Introduction | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550554 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | UniversalClass Staff Instructor | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
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