Esposito, John L.  <br/><br/>
Great World Religions :   Islam / 
John L. Esposito ; The Teaching Company. 
 - 1st ed.  
 - Chantilly, VA :  The Teaching Company,  2003. 
 - 2 DVDs (360 min) :  sd. col. ;   4 3/4 in. +  1 Course Guidebook (89 p. : ill.  ; 19 cm). 
 - The Great Courses Great World Religions .
<br/><br/>Includes a biography of the professor, a course scope, a glossary, and bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>"Professor John L. Esposito, an expert in the study of Islam, is University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs, and Professor of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He also serves a vital role as a consultant to the Department of State, multinational corporations, governments, and the media. Among Professor Esposito's insightful and popular books on Islam are What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam and The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?" (Publisher`s website). DVD CONTENTS:  Disc 1<br/><br/>  Lecture 1: Islam yesterday, today, and tomorrow<br/>  Lecture 2: The five pillars of Islam<br/>  Lecture 3: Muhammad -- Prophet and statesman<br/>  Lecture 4: God's word -- the Quranic worldview<br/>  Lecture 5: The Muslim community -- Faith and politics<br/>  Lecture 6: Paths to God -- Islamic law and mysticism<br/>  Disc 2<br/>  Lecture 7: Islamic revivalism, renewal and reform<br/>  Lecture 8: The contemporary resurgence of Islam<br/>  Lecture 9: Islam at the crossroads<br/>  Lecture 10: Women and change in Islam<br/>  Lecture 11: Islam in the West<br/>  Lecture 12: The future of Islam<br/> 
<br/><br/> "Professor John L. Esposito, an expert in the study of Islam, is University Professor, Professor of Religion and International Affairs, and Professor of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He also serves a vital role as a consultant to the Department of State, multinational corporations, governments, and the media. Among Professor Esposito's insightful and popular books on Islam are What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam and The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?" (Publisher`s website).  Disc 1<br/>Lecture 1: Islam yesterday, today, and tomorrow<br/>Lecture 2: The five pillars of Islam<br/>Lecture 3: Muhammad -- Prophet and statesman<br/>Lecture 4: God's word -- the Quranic worldview<br/>Lecture 5: The Muslim community -- Faith and politics<br/>Lecture 6: Paths to God -- Islamic law and mysticism<br/>Disc 2<br/>Lecture 7: Islamic revivalism, renewal and reform<br/>Lecture 8: The contemporary resurgence of Islam<br/>Lecture 9: Islam at the crossroads<br/>Lecture 10: Women and change in Islam<br/>Lecture 11: Islam in the West<br/>Lecture 12: The future of Islam<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>156585649 (dvd) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Religion--Islam<br/>Islam--Customs and practices<br/>Islam--Criticism and analysis.