Introduction to Islam B: Religious Thought and Culture (U03741)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-2-U03741

This course gives an introduction to the main branches and traditions of religious thought and manifestations of religious culture, which developed over the centuries following the rise of Islam up to the modern period. These include religious law, theology, philosophy, Sufism and political thought. The course will explore central themes in these fields, but will also focus on some narrower topics of interest, which may be relevant to the contemporary situation.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Islamic History 1, or evidence of qualifications considered satisfactory by the lecturer in charge of the course.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	16:10	17:00			G/29, Ground Floor, 19 George Square

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	16:10	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:
1. understand some of the key discussions and themes in the main branches and traditions of Islamic thought,
2. grasp classical and modern perspectives on important themes and practices,
3. understand something of the diversity of Islamic views and practices.