Postgraduate Course: History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue (to 1800) (IMES11002)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
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 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 |
Course Delivery Information
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 2000 word essay, one 2 hour exam |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Andrew Newman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4179
Email: Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 4182
Email: Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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