The following course is offered on occasion by Dr. Todd Lawson at the University of Torono:
NMC 2050Y ISLAMIC THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY: HENRY CORBIN
This course will study the works of the great French student and scholar of Islamic thought, Henry Corbin (1903-1978). Corbin's scholarly output was enormous and profound, yet it has still failed to attract due attention from contemporary scholars. In this seminar we will study several of Corbin's books and focus our attention on a number of recurring themes in his scholarship (mundus imaginalis, the noetic role of the feminine, interpretation as revelation, the Hidden Imam, and oneness of being, among others). Students interested in Islamic religious thought, comparative "Abrahamic" mysticism, philosophical theology, Islam & the West and modern developments in philosophy East and West are welcome. A reading knowledge of French is highly recommended though not mandatory. - T. Lawson
(I remain interested in compiling a list of any other relevant courses. Please contact me at tcheetham@gmail.com).
I hope other courses similar to this one are being taught in North America and Europe. Corbin has been marginalized from the discourse in religious studies, comparative literature and other disciplines for far too long.
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