Great Thinkers of the Muslim World, 600-1300

Announced by the University of Pittsburgh

The Instructor for this seminar series is Scott Lucas.

Date: Wednesdays, September 27 – December 6
Time: 10 am – 12 pm, Arizona Time
Modality: Hybrid
Cost: $295.

Over the past 1,400 years, numerous Muslims have contributed to the rich intellectual traditions of Islam. These thinkers explored theology, philosophy, mysticism, and science. Yet few of them are known today by educated Americans. This seminar aims to introduce a range of sophisticated Muslim thinkers from the first seven centuries of Islam in the region known today as the Middle East and North Africa. Seminarians will have the chance to read selections in the translation of these thinkers' writings, along with selected secondary works, to facilitate an appreciation for the diversity and quality of classical Islamic thought.

Online students may attend all classes via live video streaming and will be able to participate in all course Q&A sessions with the professor in real-time. A high-speed internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom are required to connect. Online access will be password protected and only available to enrolled students.