2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1367 Introduction to Islam

20 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Samar Al-Afandi
Email: s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to provide an informed insight into the concept and principles of the Islamic creed and ritual practice. In particular, themodule explores the polemic between the theologians and the philosophers.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to ...
1. Demonstrate an informed awareness of the key themes of Islamic beliefs and practices;
2. Evaluate the nature and significance of the Qur'an and Hadith as the main sources of Islamic teaching;
3. Demonstrate an informed awareness of the two main denominations, Sunnism and Shi'ism
4. Critically assess the influence of the early schools on theological discourse
5. Critically examine the inter-relationships between the core teaching of Islam and diverse cultural practices;

Learning outcomes
- An understanding of the key doctrinal concepts in Islam

- An informed knowledge of the main Islamic schools of thought

Skills outcomes
-Develop an ability to think critically and analytically
-Derive conclusions from independent research
-Develop skills in verbal presentation, debate and expression of ideas
-Develop effective reading, note taking and writing strategies
-Develop time management skills

Syllabus

1. Pre-Islamic Arabia
2. The doctrines of Islamic faith, concept of God and Prophethood
3. Religious practices
4. The main sources of Islamic teaching; the Qur'an and Hadith
5. The theological disputes between theologians and philosophers in the early schools of theology
6. The main two Islamic denominations Sunnah and Shiiah
7. The significance of Islam for the lives of Muslims.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	25	1.00	25.00
Seminar	25	0.50	12.50
Private study hours			162.50
Total Contact hours			37.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students will be given a reading list, and will be encouraged to read regularly while consulting core reading material to prepare their assignments. Students will also be referred to relevant online resources to enable private study and independent learning.

Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:
3 hours preparation per seminar = 75 hours
Research, planning and writing presentation = 16 hours
Research, planning and writing essay = 28 hours
Research and preparation for exam = 43.5 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The progression of student will be monitored via:
Regular class attendance, preparation for seminars discussions, an assessed essay and presentation

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,500 words	40.00
Written Work	2 x Reflective Blog 400-500 words	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 18/07/2017

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