Undergraduate Course: History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue (IMES10034)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course examines the history of Muslim-Christian relations from the rise of Islam until the end of the eighteenth century. The course will begin with Muhammad's relations with Christians, and will focus on Qur'anic material which deals with Jesus, Christians and Christianity. It will then move on to early Christian reponses to Islam, the interaction between medieval European Christians and Muslims, and early Orientalism. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Identify relevant scriptural passages for Muslim-Christian dialogue and their tradition of interpretation in Muslim and Christian communities.
2. Understand the historical and political contexts of theological exchanges.
3. Identify continuity and change in trends in Muslim-Christian Dialogue. |
Assessment Information
| One 2500 word essay,(20%) one 3 hour exam (80%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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