Undergraduate Course: Early Development of Islamic Law (IMES10013)
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 |
This course covers the development of Islamic law - the key outward expression of Islam - from its earliest beginnings in the revelation of the Qur'an and the practice, or sunna, of the Prophet through to its fullest expression in the books of the classical schools of law. |
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
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of and ability to appreciate: the nature and importance of Islamic law; how this law is derived from the twin sources of Qur'an and sunna; how extensions are made beyond these two sources; how the different schools of law arose; and the debates regarding this development in both classical Muslim and modern Western scholarship. |
Assessment Information
one 3 hour degree exam |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
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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