Islam in the Contemporary World

Course aim

To critically examine Islam and Muslim societies in the contemporary world through an investigation of Muslims’ beliefs, rituals, customs and practices; the connections between traditional Islam and the contemporary world, and trends that are affecting the interpretations and practice of Islam today.

Course content

Students will develop an advanced understanding of the most fundamental teachings of Islam including its worldview, creed, ethics, morals, rituals and contemporary debates around issues such as revelation and rationalism, Sunni and Shia politics, Jihad and terrorism, women’s rights, Islamic finance, extremism and fundamentalism. The course develops students’ understanding of the connections between traditional Islamic institutions and concerns, and their modern manifestations and transformations; and new themes and trends that are shaping the modern Muslim experience such as gender, fundamentalism, the media and secularisation.

Textbook(s)

Kenney, JT & Moosa, E 2013, Islam in the Modern World, Routledge, UK

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical reflection paper, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.