Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Islam (IMES08032)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | This 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.)
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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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.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | IntroFY |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andreas Goerke
Tel: (0131 6)50 4177
Email: A.Goerke@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Anne Budo
Tel: (0131 6)50 4161
Email: a.budo@ed.ac.uk |
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