Postgraduate Course: Mystical Islam (IMES11009)
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 |
The course covers the development of Sufism from its beginnings until the modern period. Key texts in translation form an integral part of the course. The course focusses on important concepts within Sufism, Sufi ceremonies and major Sufi figures. |
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 |
Course booklet - £4 |
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 | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:30 - 10:50 | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:30 - 10:50 | | | | |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
A good knowledge of the mystical dimensions of Islam will be acquired and presentation skills will be enhanced; analytical and critical skills will be honed. |
Assessment Information
One essay of 4,000 words to be submitted as directed in the programme handbook. |
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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