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Course Description

What can the stories of Abraham and his family teach us about Jewish-Muslim relations? Drawing on the Torah, Qur’an, Midrash, and Hadith, this course explores how Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Sarah, and Hagar are understood across Jewish and Muslim traditions. We will examine the different interpretations of Abraham’s sacrifice, the distinct symbolic roles of his two sons and their two mothers, and the ways ideas of “being the chosen” have shaped collective identities. The course concludes by considering the possibilities and challenges of interfaith dialogue, including trauma, and competing narratives of victimhood. Throughout, conversations will emphasize respect, understanding, and reconciliation.
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Section Title
THE NARRATIVES OF ABRAHAM AND JEWISH-MUSLIM DIALOGUE (REMOTE)
Type
Remote
Days
Th
Time (Eastern Time Zone)
10:30AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 18, 2027 to Apr 08, 2027
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
6.0
Location
  • Off Campus Locations
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $98.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 11, 2027
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 11, 2027
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