2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1367 Introduction to Islam

20 creditsClass Size: 16

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

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

Year running 2019/20

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

To equip students with knowledge of Islamic beliefs and practices.
To develop an understanding of the impact of Islamic values on Muslim communities worldwide.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
-Demonstrate an informed awareness of the key doctrinal aspects in Islam
-Demonstrate an understanding of the core philosophical and theological issues that influenced Islamic thought during the Golden Age of Islam.
-Evaluate and reflect upon the impact of the sectarianism (Sunni-Shia split) in the Islamic tradition
-Identify the challenges faced by Muslims in the age of modernity.

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	22	1.00	22.00
Seminar	22	0.50	11.00
Private study hours			167.00
Total Contact hours			33.00
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 = 66 hours
Research, planning and writing essay = 52 hours
Research and preparation for exam = 49 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
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

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	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

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: 21/12/2018

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