This course will begin with an overview and contrasting of the main theological and eschatological beliefs of the major civilizations and religions of the past, including: Mesopotamians, Assyrians, Ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Akkadians, Greeks, Romans, African Traditional beliefs, Arabians of Mecca and Christians.
 
The course will also provide a brief study of the history of Islamic theological beliefs; its major evolutions and the circumstances precipitating the development of various groups and sects. This will include: the khawârij, Mu'tazilites and Mushabbihah. Finally, the course will then discuss the origins of the various schools of Islamic theology, principally analyzing the Asha'riyyah and Mâturidiyyah creeds, and the opinions agreed upon  between them. This will include an analysis of the principles of Islamic Theology and the principle verses and traditions which ordain these beliefs.
 
This unique course, offered for the first time, will broaden your perspective and enhance your understanding and appreciation of Islamic Theology.