ARA327 Sufi Literature

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course surveys the rise of ascetic and mystical tendencies in Islam includ­ing the historical development and central ideas of Sufism. It pays special atten­tion to the poetic expression of the mystical experience. Representative texts will be read for analysis and aesthetic appreciation.

Note: This course has not been taught since Fall 2021 and will not be taught during the academic year 2023-2024.