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ISLA 617. 17th Century Persia ‘Orthodoxy’ and Heterodoxy

Credits: 3
Offered by: Islamic Studies (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The doctrinal, theological, and legal transformation of Persia after the rise of the Safavid Empire, presenting the interface between legal discourse and popular Shi`ism, heterodoxy (including messianism), and mysticism; the jurists’ approaches to temporal authority and association with the Safavid government while awaiting the advent of the Hidden Imam; the rise of the traditionists, their attack on the mujtahids and the question of legal heresy.
  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken ISLA 788 when topic was: "‘Orthodoxy’ and Heterodoxy in 17th Century Persia".

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