ISL151 Islam In The Modern World (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Theology (THEOL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject studies contemporary issues facing Islam and Muslims in modern life from personal sphere to public and international spheres. The topics that are covered are: Muslim response to modernity; Islam, democracy and politics; terrorism, concept of jihad, extremism; women in Islam and the veil; culture and religion; Islam in interfaith dialogue and world peace; globalisation and Muslims; modern revival of Islam. Associated concepts are defined and studied together with Islamic textual evidence. Varying Muslim attitudes, understandings and experiences in modern times are analysed and discussed.
+ 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: ISL151
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 identify contemporary issues impacting on Islam and Muslims
be able to explain the cause of contemporary issues
be able to clarify misconceptions that exist about Islam and Muslims
be able to distinguish between Islamic teachings and culture
be able to explain different Muslim responses to contemporary issues
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:
- Modernity, Postmodernity and Muslim Response
- Globalisation and Islamic Revival
- Religion and Culture
- Women in Islam
- Women and the Veil (tasattur)
- Islam, Democracy and Politics
- Islam in Society
- Jihad Untangled
- Terrorism and Extremism
- Islam in Interfaith Dialogue and World Peace
- Ethics and Morals
- Islam in the Everyday life of a Muslim
Residential School
This subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
The residential school for this subject is optional. There are alternative assessments available for students unable to attend the residential school.
The purpose of the residential school is to provide an opportunity for exploration of the 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 also be expected to present on a chosen topic during the residential school.
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.