? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00359

The course covers the development of Sufism from its beginnings until the modern period. Key texts in translation form an integral part of the course. The course focusses on important concepts within Sufism, Sufi ceremonies and major Sufi figures.

? Costs : Course booklet - £4

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

All of the following classes

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

A good knowledge of the mystical dimensions of Islam will be acquired and presentation skills will be enhanced; analytical and critical skills will be honed.

One essay of 2,000 words
One 2-hour examination

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel : (0131 6)50 4182
Email : Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Andrew Newman
Tel : (0131 6)50 4179
Email : Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/