? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00375

The course looks at the Qu'ranic foundations of jihad and the formulation of Islamic legal principles of jihad. Case-studies from the medieval and modern period highlight crucial differences between theory and practice and show the ongoing importance of this concept in Islam.

? Costs : Course booklet - £4

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 11:10 13:00 Central Lecture Thursday 11:10 13:00 Central

A sound knowledge of the concept of jihad and its importance throughout Islamic history will be acquired, along with analytical and presentational skills.

One essay of 2,000 words
One 2-hour examination

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rhona Cullen
Tel : (0131 6)50 4182
Email : Rhona.Cullen@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Andrew Newman
Tel : (0131 6)50 4179
Email : Andrew.J.Newman@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/