1603HUM: Islam in the Modern World


This course was formerly known as 1603ART


Summary of 1603HUM: Islam in the Modern World course
Academic Career: UGRD - Undergraduate
Academic Subject Area: Studies in Human Society
Host Element: HUM - School of Humanities
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Workload Units: 10 Credit Points.
Progress Units: 10 Credit Points.
Description: This course introduces students to Islam and its adherents within contemporary global dynamics. It examines the thought of key Muslim intellectuals from the 19th Century till present and their attempts to come to terms with modernity as a Western project, while addressing critical issues facing Islam. Areas for consideration include: renewal and reform; the impact of colonialism and globalisation on Muslim discourse; independent judgment (ijtihad) versus emulation (taqlid); and issues associated with civil society. Students will also explore the challenge of shaping a Muslim identity in the modern world, in the context of key Muslim institutions and social movements.
This course will be taught online by Griffith University. It is offered to students of University of Melbourne, University of Western Sydney and Griffith University. Local tutorial support will be available at all three universities.
Incompatible with: 1603ART Islam in the Modern World
Course Attributes:
  • Course first offered 2008 Sem 2
  • Course is Timetabled Course
  • Course offered Nathan Semester 1
  • Course offered Nathan Semester 2
Enrol Requirements: nil

Course offerings

Offering list
Semester Campus Location Learning
Mode
Census
Date
Class
Number
Convenor Outline
Semester 1 - 2010 [3101] Nathan On Campus In Person 28 Mar 2010 View timetable Dr Halim Rane
Semester 2 - 2009 Nathan On Campus In Person 23 Aug 2009 View timetable Dr Halim Rane

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