This seminar will cover three main areas of the Islamic intellectual tradition: legal, theological, and mystical. Each section will be covered by reading an original work translated into English with the aid of secondary literature. The aim of the seminar is to develop the students' knowledge of the classical Islamic tradition. Students will choose a research topic and develop and present to the class a synopsis of their research. The seminar culminates in writing a research paper on one aspect of the Islamic religious tradition.