ISL100 Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials (8)
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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. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Online* | 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.
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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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Learning OutcomesUpon 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
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SyllabusThe 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
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
