Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Islam (IMES08032)
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 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
This course provides an introduction to the key texts, beliefs and practices of the religion of Islam. It begins with a methodological introduction and a historical introduction to the rise of Islam, the life of its Prophet and the early appearance of the main sectarian divisions. The nature and history of the Qur=an and the Hadith and particular aspects of Islamic practice and belief are then examined through a close reading of these sources. The second part of the course gives an introduction to religious law, theology, philosophy, Sufism and political thought from the earliest period to the present. 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.
This course is based primarily on works translated into English. (No knowledge of Arabic required.)
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | | 15:00 - 15:50 | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 15:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. William Robertson Building - Room G.01 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
1. become familiar with some of the main methodologies in Islamic Studies,
2. understand the background and rise of Islam in its historical setting,
3. possess familiarity with selected Qur_an and Hadith texts,
4. understand the content and significance of important practices and beliefs of Islam.
5. understand some of the key discussions and themes in the main branches and traditions of Islamic
6. understand something of the wide diversity of Islamic views and practices across both time and space.
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Assessment Information
Examinations: two 2-hour examinations (60%)
Course Work: two essays of 2,000 words each and seminar contribution (30%)
two mid-semester tests (10%)
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Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Gavin Picken
Tel: (0131 6)50 4177
Email: g.picken@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Anne Budo
Tel: (0131 6)50 3674
Email: a.budo@ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2010 6:08 am
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