Perspectives on Inquiry
UN1001
Michigan Technological University
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Class Description Fall 2007 - Section R15
Title: Abraham: Father of Strife or Father of
Peace?
Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all claim to believe in the same, One
God, yet religious differences are at the heart of many of today's world
conflicts. Why is this? This course will explore both the potential for
common ground and the significant differences between these three
monotheistic religions, and will focus on the complex literary figure of
Abraham, "Father of the Faith" to all three faiths.
Through history of religion and philosophy, literature and memoir, we
will examine this topic from the perspectives of Muslim, Jewish, and
Christian authors, scholars, and journalists, always with the goal of
answering this question: Can the religions become a source of
peace, rather than strife, in the Middle East and around the world?
Instructor: Victoria Bethel
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