Religious Studies: The Qur’an, Judaism and Christianity
Get an introduction to the history of the Qur’an, and understand its relationship with Judaism and Christianity with this online course from the University of Nottingham.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in the history of the Qu’ran.
It will be of particular interest to educators, clerics, journalists, lawmakers or scholars.
What topics will you cover?
Traditional and Western approaches to the Qur’an
Arabia in Late Antiquity
Judaism and Christianity from the first to the seventh century
The Qur’an and the Hebrew Bible
The Qur’an and the New Testament
Law and ritual purity in the Bible, Judaism, Christianity, and in the Qur’an
The Qur’an, Judaism and Christianity
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Compare aspects of the Qur’an’s message to Jewish and Christian teachings of Late Antiquity
Reflect on some of the similarities and on some of the differences between the Qur’an, Judaism, and Christianity
Assess some of the historical reasons for the contemporary misconceptions of nascent Islam
Collaborate with others on broadening your historical knowledge
Debate historical aspects of religion with people from various backgrounds
Interpret select Qur’anic passages in dialogue with the Jewish and the Christian tradition
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