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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Islam (IMES08032)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits40
Home subject areaIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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.)

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  25
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 60, Summative Assessment Hours 4, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 328 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 55 %, Coursework 45 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Introduction to Islam2:00
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
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.
Assessment Information
Examinations: two 2-hour examinations (55%)
Course Work: two essays of 2,000 words each (30%),
seminar contribution (5%)
two mid-semester tests (10%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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KeywordsIntroFY
Contacts
Course organiserDr Andreas Goerke
Tel: (0131 6)50 4177
Email: A.Goerke@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Anne Budo
Tel: (0131 6)50 4161
Email: a.budo@ed.ac.uk
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