Advanced Studies of Sharia

Course aim

To advance students’ cognitive and communication skills to be able transmit knowledge and ideas to others about the meaning and scope of Sharia (dealing with law, ethics, morals, and spirituality), and to provide them with a deeper understanding of the extent to which Sharia can operate in the world today.

Course content

Students will develop an understanding of the meaning, nature and scope of Sharia (Sacred law) and will gain an in-depth  critical understanding of the primary and secondary sources of Sharia, the higher objectives of Islamic law, and the difference between Sharia (law) and Fiqh (jurisprudence). Students will develop critical skills in their understanding of the application of Islamic law in Muslim and non-Muslim countries (such as Australia); and the views of experts of Islamic law on issues such as jihad, terrorism, domestic violence, cloning, stem cell research, and democracy.

Textbook(s)

Kamali MH 2008, Shari'ah law: an introduction, Oneworld Publications, Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Workshop	6 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 10 weeks
External (Online Activities)	2 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Critical analysis, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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