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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (Schedule G) : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Islam 2b (U02533)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : LLC-2-U02533

This course introduces explores a number of topics not only in the light of the Qur'an and Hadith, but also in the light of contemporary Muslim discussions. These include the devotional life, political rule, and contemporary legal and social issues.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Islamic History 1, or evidence of qualifications considered satisfactory by the lecturer in charge of the course.

? Costs : Course guide £2

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
08/01/2007 16:10 17:00 Room 2/28, 19 George Square

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 16:10 17:00 Central
Lecture Tuesday 16:10 17:00 Central
Lecture Friday 16:10 17:00 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:
understand the principles behind the formation and role of Islamic law
grasp classical and modern perspectives on important themes and practices
understand something of the diversity of Islamic views and practices

Assessment Information

Examination: one 2 hour exam (60%)
Course Work: one 2,000 word essay (40%)

Exam times

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

Contact and Further Information

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 Ayman Shihadeh
Tel : (0131 6)50 4179
Email : A.Shihadeh@ed.ac.uk

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

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

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