Undergraduate Course: Shi'ite Islam (IMES10032)
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 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The course aims to introduce students to the history and some of the key doctrines and practices of the Twelver Shi'i faith, from the formative era of the faith in the tenth century A D to the Islamic Revolution in Iran. In the process students will also evaluate different approches to the study of the faith utilised to date. Aside from the opening, organisational meeting, the course is driven by student presentations on assigned topics and makes use of a growing body of primary-source material available in translation. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 courses in a suitable subject area at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will become familiar with the growing body of material on Shi'ism, and Twelver Shi'ism in particular, including primary-source Shi'i legal and theological materials available in translation. Student presentations will also encourage development of organisational, analytical and presentational skills. |
Assessment Information
Class presentation and participation (10%)
1 x 2500 word essay (35%)
1 x 3 hour exam (55%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Keywords | IMES Shi'iteIs |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Andrew Newman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4178
Email: Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Eleanor Humphrey
Tel: (0131 6)50 6949
Email: Eleanor.Humphrey@ed.ac.uk |
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