Sacred Roots will run an introductory Theology (kalām) course led by Shaykh Trenton Carl running through Summer 2024, exploring core religious concepts through the lens of Allāmah al-Hilli's al-Bāb al-Hādi ’Ashar.
There will be a total of 9 classes. Each class will have a selection of reading to be read prior to meeting. The class will focus on discussion and expansion of the reading material.
Classes will be approximately 90 minutes. They will take place in-person at Sacred Roots (1758 W 21st Pl, Chicago, IL 60608) and via Zoom for those outside of Chicago.
Reading Material
Shahīd Murtada Mutahhari - An Introduction to ʿIlm al-Kalam
al-ʿAllamah al-Hilli - al-Bāb al-Hādi ’Ashar: A Treatise on the Principles of Shi’ite Theology
Class Schedule:
Class 1 - May 28 (Mutahhari - An Introduction to Ilm al-Kalam)
Class 2 - June 11th (The Proof of the Self-Existent)
Class 3 - July 2nd (Allah's Positive Qualities)
Class 4 - July 23rd (Allah's Positive Qualities)
Class 5 - August 6th (Allah's Privative Qualities)
Class 6 - August 20th (Allah's Justice)
Class 7 - September 10th (Prophecy)
Class 8 - September 24th (The Imamate)
Class 9 - October 8th (The Return)
Content will be taught at a foundational level and all audiences are welcome to join!