TRS 314 The Bible and the Quran
This course will examine the sacred texts of the three Abrahamic traditions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). It will consider the historical context in which these texts appeared as well as the history of their interpretation within their respective traditions. It will also provide a close reading of the texts with special attention given to shared characters and narratives (e.g. Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Mary, etc.).
Prerequisite
TRS 201 or TRS 201H or
HSTR 101