ISL100 Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an overview of Islamic fundamental beliefs and worldview with particular reference to the Qur'an and the Prophetic narrations (hadith). The Islamic concept of God and the understanding of human nature will be addressed, together with the creation story according to the Qur'an, the unseen world, revelation, prophethood and the Prophet Muhammad, and other fundamental Islamic doctrines and beliefs.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance * | United Theological College |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL100
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain the Islamic worldview
- be able to explain the six essential beliefs of Islam
- be able to sight textual evidence (Qur'an and hadith) for the beliefs of Islam
- be able to articulate the relationship that exists between the fundamental beliefs of Islam
- be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills through the presentation of a substantial work
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Proofs for the existence of God
- Monotheism (tawhid) and concept of God
- Purpose of the creation of the universe and human life
- The creation narrative of the Qur'an
- Human nature and role in the creation narrative of the Qur'an
- Angels and the unseen world
- Types of revelation and the previous scriptures
- The content and compilation of the Qur'an
- Prophethood and the Prophet Muhammad
- Resurrection after death and afterlife
- Divine determination (qadar) and human free will
- Suffering, good and evil
Residential School
This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
The purpose of the optional residential school is to provide an opportunity for exploration of the overall coursework covered. In addition to content review, this part of the course aims to facilitate an interactive session between the teaching academics and students.
Students will be involved in small group discussion, lectures, visual presentations and one-on-one sessions with the subject coordinator and lecturers to address any issues that may arise. Material and summary content covered in this session will be a valuable contribution towards the major assessment tasks.
Students unable to attend the optional residential school will be provided with an alternate assessment.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.