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2005/06 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

THEO3350 Sufism

20 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Elizabeth Sirriyeh
Email: e.m.sirriyeh@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2005/06

Pre-requisite qualifications

Level one completed

Pre-requisites

Normal pre-requisite for TRS students THEO 2210 Islam up to 2005-06. However, appropriate modules in other departments may also be accepted.

This module is mutually exclusive with

THEO 2225 Sufism (Level 2)

Module replaces

THEO 3350 Sufism (2001-02)

This module is approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

show a good understanding of contemporary manifestations of Sufism among Muslims worldwide;
show some familiarity with expressions of Sufism among non-Muslim Sufis in the West.
demonstrate a sound knowledge of developments in the Sufi tradition within Islam;
analyse Sufi texts;

Skills outcomes
Critical reading and interpretation of primary and secondary texts; note-taking; producing written assignments to deadlines; presentation of oral arguments; collaborative work in small groups; use of library and internet resources.Critical reading and interpretation of primary and secondary texts; note-taking; producing written assignments to deadlines; presentation of oral arguments; collaborative work in small groups; use of library and internet resources.

Syllabus

The module investigates various aspects of the Islamic spiritual tradition of Sufism from the formative period to the present. It examines questions relating to Sufism's origins, historical development and current manifestations in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. Sufi literature is studied with special reference to the Persian poetic tradition, including English translations of authors such as 'Attar and Rumi. Attention is also given to modern criticisms of Sufism, to the efforts of Sufis to defend themselves against attacks and to undertake reform. Finally, there is an exploration of new directions in Sufi thought and practice among Sufis in Europe and the U.S.

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshops (11 of each)

Private study

Preparation for lectures and workshops, production of written assignments, revision for examination

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Monitoring of progress by reading of a draft essay to be submitted by Week 8

Methods of assessment

Assessment is by a 6,000- word essay

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 04/05/2005

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