ISL451 Islam In The Modern World (8)
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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. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance* | United Theological College | Session 3 | | 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: ISL451
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Master of Islamic Studies (Articulated Set) |
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| Incompatible subject(s) |
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| ISL151 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to identify contemporary issues impacting on Islam and Muslims
be able to explain in detail, through critical analysis, the cause of contemporary issues
be able to explain the causes for the misconceptions that exist about Islam and Muslims
be able to clarify misconeptions that exist about islam and Muslims
be able to distinguish between Islamic teachings and culture
be able to engage in original research to address contemporary issues
be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills through the presentation of a substantial work
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
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Modernity, Postmodernity and Muslim Response
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Globalisation and Islamic Revival
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Religion and Culture
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Women in Islam
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Women and the Veil (tasattur)
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Islam, Democracy and Politics
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Islam in Society
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Jihad Untangled
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Terrorism and Extremism
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Islam in Interfaith Dialogue and World Peace
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Ethics and Morals
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Islam in the Everyday life of a Muslim
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Residential SchoolThis subject contains a optional 2 day residential school.
The residential school is optional.
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.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
