Submitted by Caterina Rost on December 12, 2016 - 10:39pm
NEAR E 320 Prayer and Poetry in the Jewish and Islamic Traditions (sln 18174) VLPA/I&S TTh 130-320
This course is co-taught by Persian and Modern Hebrew instructors. No foreign language experience is required. The course examines elements of traditional Jewish and Muslim prayers and worship with poems that draw on those classical sources. It introduces students to the language and practice of prayer for both Jews and Muslims. Students will examine poets from Europe, the Americas, Israel, and the Islamic world. Taught in English.
Please encourage your students to contact me with any questions -nelcua@uw.edu