An Introduction to Twelver Shi'ism (P00357)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00357

The course aims to introduce students to the history and some of the key doctrines and practices of the Twelver Shi'i faith, from the formative era of the faith in the tenth century AD to the Islamic Revolution in Iran. In the process students will also evaluate different approaches to the study of faith utilised to date. Aside from the opening, organisational meeting, the course is driven by student presentations on assigned topics and makes use of a growing body of primary-source material available in translation.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : Course booklet - £4

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	11:10	13:00			G/29, Ground Floor, 19 George Square

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will become familiar with the growing body of material on Shi'ism, and Twelver Shi'ism in particular, including primary-source Shi'i legal and theological materials available in translation. Student presentations will also encourage development of organisational, analytical and presentational skills.