Philosophy and Mysticism: Jewish and Islamic Perspectives
CAS PH 495
- Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
- Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings
- Writing-Intensive Course
Undergraduate Prerequisites: First-Year Writing Seminar; and one course from among the following: P hilosophy, Religion, Core Curriculum (CC101 and/or CC102) - A thematic introduction to mysticism and philosophy, with a focus on the dynamics of religious experience. Readings will be drawn from medieval Jewish and Islamic philosophy; Sufi mysticism and philosophy; Kabbalah, Sufi poetry, Hebrew poetry from the Golden Age of Muslim Spain. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing- Intensive Course, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Lobel | REL 404 | TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm | Mts w/CAS RN338 Mts w/GRS RN638 Mts w/CAS JS348 Mts w/STH TT811 |
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