ISL488 Introduction to the Qur'an and Islamic Worldviews (8)

This subject introduces the fundamental beliefs and practices, central themes, scriptural parables and ethical principles from the lens of the Qur'an which shape Islamic worldviews and ways of life. The subject explores the Qur'an content on the fundamental questions of life, existence, creation, afterlife, resurrection, human suffering, wellbeing and spirituality. This subject also situates the major themes of the Qur'an within a historical and theological context in relation to other major faith traditions. Students will be able to study Islam within an "non-confessional approach". 

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2022.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to analyse the context of the Qur'an and Islamic worldviews historically and theologically;
  • be able to identify four essential themes of the Qur'an and how they are reflected in the Islamic worldviews;
  • be able to critically analyse the revelation, preservation and interpretation of the Qur'an;
  • be able to critically differentiate text from context, changing and unchanging dynamics of Islamic worldviews with Qur'anic interpretation;
  • be able to critically evaluate the Qur'an's responses to the fundamental questions of life and existence such as creation, afterlife, resurrection, human suffering, wellbeing and spirituality; and
  • be able to perform and demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills through the presentation of substantial work.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Historical and theological context for the revelation of the Qur'an and Islamic worldviews.
  • Qur'anic narrative on the continuity of Islam since the beginning of humanity.
  • Revelation, preservation and interpretation of the Qur'an, differences to hadith tradition.
  • Major themes of the Qur'an, six essentials of faith and five-pillars of Islamic practice.
  • Monotheism and God in the Qur'an.
  • Creation of humans and relationship with God, earth, society and other human beings (God-Person-Society/human interactions).
  • Qur'anic approach to prophetic stories and their interpretation.
  • Resurrection and afterlife.
  • Islamic response to suffering and calamities.
  • Parables of the Qur'an.
  • Ethics and principles of law.
  • Qur'anic spirituality, prayer and wellbeing.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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