Undergraduate Course: Elements of Islam (IMES10002)
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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Course description |
The Elements of Islam course will give students an understanding of key and representative problems and debates in Islamic theology through the study of a selection of primary and secondary texts. By studying these texts, students will also gain familiarity with the Qur'an and its role in Islamic theology and thought. |
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 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | | | Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: Central. Room G/2, ground floor, 19 George Square |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. To give students a taste of key problems, concepts and debates in Islamic theology through reading select examples.
2. To develop students? ability to read classical Islamic literature in the original Arabic from a critical perspective.
3. To enable students to think about and critically discuss various themes, forms and techniques found in classical Islamic literature more generally. |
Assessment Information
one 3 hour exam
one 2,500 word essay |
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 |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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