Topic

Taking an alternative path – (not so) Islamic groups and sects

AIW6

Reading for discussion 

V. G. Acker: Religion among the Kurds: internal tolerance, external conflict

Presentations

• A. Bennet: Reincarnation, Sect Unity, and Identity Among the Druze
• S. V.  R. Trowbridge: The Alevis, or Deifiers of Ali
• A. J.  Al-Tamimi: Looking at Alawites – Jules Bigot (presentation)