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Seminar Description
From turning away from the material world (dunya) to embracing solitude in a spiritual retreat (khalwa), Sufi masters in Islam from the 7th century onwards have counseled their students on the virtues of voluntary self-isolation. In this seminar, we will read poems and philosophical treatises on the meaning of being apart from the world. These bits of wisdom may shed some light on our strange new reality.
Two sessions. Registration – $85
Laurel Harig-Khan teaches courses on the arts, culture, and history of the Arab world. She received a master’s degree from the Divinity School at the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Bard College. She also studied at SOAS in London and at the American University of Beirut.
Materials List
Recommended:
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Common Ground between Islam and Buddhism by Reza Shah Kazemi. Fons Vitae, 2010. ISBN: 978-1891785627
First Reading:
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There is no reading assignment for this seminar.
Registration Information
Registration opens at 9 am (CST) on Wednesday, January 13th. Newberry Associates members at the Literati level and above will have access to early registration beginning January 7 at 10am. Learn more about membership benefits and becoming a Newberry Associate.
Please note: For more information about registration, including a guide to online registration, see our Registration Information page. Questions? Please contact seminars program staff via email at seminars@newberry.org.
We offer a 10% discount to members, seniors, and students.
This seminar is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about registering for a seminar, program policies, or teaching a seminar.