010160 SE M1: Quran (2025W)
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 02.09.2025 10:00 to Th 25.09.2025 10:00
- Deregistration possible until We 15.10.2025 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 02.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 09.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 16.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 23.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 30.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 06.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 13.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 20.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 27.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 04.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 11.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- N Thursday 18.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 08.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 15.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 22.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
- Thursday 29.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum i2/3 (islam) Schenkenstraße 8-10 EG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment in this course consists of the following components:
Regular active participation (40%)
Attendance and active engagement in discussions and group work.
Missing more than two class sessions will result in a failing grade. No exceptions will be made in this regard.
Weekly excerpts (30%)
Written summaries (approx. 1–2 pages) of the required readings and Qur’anic passages for each session.
To be submitted before the beginning of the following session.
Final semester project (30%)
Development of a complete lesson plan on one or more of the topics covered in the seminar.
The lesson plan must include: learning objectives, didactic analysis, selection of Qur’anic passages, methodological proposals, teaching materials, and a reflection on implementation in Islamic Religious Education.
Presentation of the lesson plan in the final session.
Permitted resources:
The Qur’an (in Arabic and/or translation)
Personal notes and course materials
Academic literature (print or digital)
Digital devices (laptop, tablet) for research and text work during class
Online databases of the university library (e.g., Brill, Encyclopaedia of the Qurʾān)
Recommended literature and text excerpts provided in the course
Regular active participation (40%)
Attendance and active engagement in discussions and group work.
Missing more than two class sessions will result in a failing grade. No exceptions will be made in this regard.
Weekly excerpts (30%)
Written summaries (approx. 1–2 pages) of the required readings and Qur’anic passages for each session.
To be submitted before the beginning of the following session.
Final semester project (30%)
Development of a complete lesson plan on one or more of the topics covered in the seminar.
The lesson plan must include: learning objectives, didactic analysis, selection of Qur’anic passages, methodological proposals, teaching materials, and a reflection on implementation in Islamic Religious Education.
Presentation of the lesson plan in the final session.
Permitted resources:
The Qur’an (in Arabic and/or translation)
Personal notes and course materials
Academic literature (print or digital)
Digital devices (laptop, tablet) for research and text work during class
Online databases of the university library (e.g., Brill, Encyclopaedia of the Qurʾān)
Recommended literature and text excerpts provided in the course
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Assessment Components
Regular active participation (40%)
Attendance and active engagement in discussions and group work.
Missing more than two class sessions will result in a failing grade. No exceptions will be made.
Weekly excerpts (30%)
Written summaries (approx. 1–2 pages) of the required readings for each session.
To be submitted before the start of the following session.
Final semester project (30%)
Grading Scale
1 (Excellent): 90–100% of total points
2 (Good): 80–89%
3 (Satisfactory): 70–79%
4 (Sufficient): 60–69%
5 (Fail): below 60%
Detailed Assessment Criteria
Presentation – 25 points
Including handout and PowerPoint presentation.
Two essays – 25 points each, total 50 points
Written elaboration on two seminar topics.
Submission deadlines must be met.
Participation in discussions – 25 points
Maximum score: 100 points.
A minimum of 60 points is required to pass the course.
Point-to-grade conversion:
1 (Excellent): 100–90 points
2 (Good): 89–81 points
3 (Satisfactory): 80–71 points
4 (Sufficient): 70–60 points
5 (Fail): 59–0 points
Regular active participation (40%)
Attendance and active engagement in discussions and group work.
Missing more than two class sessions will result in a failing grade. No exceptions will be made.
Weekly excerpts (30%)
Written summaries (approx. 1–2 pages) of the required readings for each session.
To be submitted before the start of the following session.
Final semester project (30%)
Grading Scale
1 (Excellent): 90–100% of total points
2 (Good): 80–89%
3 (Satisfactory): 70–79%
4 (Sufficient): 60–69%
5 (Fail): below 60%
Detailed Assessment Criteria
Presentation – 25 points
Including handout and PowerPoint presentation.
Two essays – 25 points each, total 50 points
Written elaboration on two seminar topics.
Submission deadlines must be met.
Participation in discussions – 25 points
Maximum score: 100 points.
A minimum of 60 points is required to pass the course.
Point-to-grade conversion:
1 (Excellent): 100–90 points
2 (Good): 89–81 points
3 (Satisfactory): 80–71 points
4 (Sufficient): 70–60 points
5 (Fail): 59–0 points
Examination topics
All topics covered in the course. Supporting learning material is provided on Moodle.
Reading list
Alhassen, L. O. (2021). Qur’ānic stories: God, revelation and the audience. Edinburgh University Press.
Al-Qushayrī, A. al-Q. (2017). Subtle allusions (Laṭāʾif al-Ishārāt) (T. Winter, Trans.). Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought. https://rissc.jo/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Abul-Qasim-al-Qushayris-Lataif-al-Isharat-ebook.pdf
Aslan, E., & Yildiz, E. (2023). Muslimische Religiosität im digitalen Wandel. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien.
Ghaly, M. (2010). Islam and disability: Perspectives in theology and jurisprudence. Routledge.
Haggag-Rashidy, M. (2011). Die deutschen Koranübersetzungen und ihr Beitrag zur Entstehung eines Islambildes beim deutschen Leser. Peter Lang
Monferrer‑Sala, J. P. (2018). Qurʾānic textual archaeology: Rebuilding the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra. In Arab Christians and the Qurʾan from the Origins of Islam to the Medieval Period (Bd. 35, S. 20–49). Brill.
Al-Qushayrī, A. al-Q. (2017). Subtle allusions (Laṭāʾif al-Ishārāt) (T. Winter, Trans.). Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought. https://rissc.jo/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Abul-Qasim-al-Qushayris-Lataif-al-Isharat-ebook.pdf
Aslan, E., & Yildiz, E. (2023). Muslimische Religiosität im digitalen Wandel. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien.
Ghaly, M. (2010). Islam and disability: Perspectives in theology and jurisprudence. Routledge.
Haggag-Rashidy, M. (2011). Die deutschen Koranübersetzungen und ihr Beitrag zur Entstehung eines Islambildes beim deutschen Leser. Peter Lang
Monferrer‑Sala, J. P. (2018). Qurʾānic textual archaeology: Rebuilding the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorra. In Arab Christians and the Qurʾan from the Origins of Islam to the Medieval Period (Bd. 35, S. 20–49). Brill.
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They will be able to analyse different approaches to interpretation (classical, modern, critical) and reflect on them within the context of Islamic Religious Education (IRE).2. Pedagogical-Didactic CompetenceStudents will develop the ability to present the Qur’anic topics covered in the seminar in an age-appropriate and context-sensitive manner, in line with the educational goals of IRE.
They will be able to prepare topics taking into account the diversity of learner groups, interreligious perspectives, and the framework conditions of the school context.3. Reflective and Critical-Judgment CompetenceStudents will learn to address controversial or sensitive topics (e.g., verses on violence, gender issues, religious diversity) in a differentiated and learner-centred way.
They will reflect on the role of the Qur’an in IRE as a source of religious education, value orientation, and personal development.Content
The course covers the following areas, which are derived directly from the units scheduled in the seminar plan:1. Methodological Foundations and New MediaIntroduction
Digital Qur’an / Digital Humanities
Qur’an Translations in the Classroom2. Spiritual and Hermeneutical ApproachesEsoteric (Sufi) Interpretation
Philosophical Perspectives on Modern Qur’anic Exegesis
Qurʾānic Textual Archaeology (Sodom and Gomorrah)3. Narrative and Thematic Work in the ClassroomQur’anic Stories in the Classroom
Love in the Qur’an
Disability in the Qur’an
Qur’an and Friendship
Qur’an and Spiritual Beings: Jinn and Angels4. Societal and Ethical IssuesViolence in the Qur’an
Qur’an and Other Religions
Qur’an and Politics
Human Rights and Human Dignity in the Qur’an
Consumption and Economy in the Qur’an5. Conclusion of the SeminarReflection on the Seminar
Methods
Lecture and discussion: Joint exploration of theological content; moderated discussion of sensitive topics with a focus on didactic implementation.
Case analyses and lesson planning: Work on concrete teaching scenarios from practice; preparation of lesson plans and worksheets for the seminar topics.
Group work and peer feedback: Development of learning scenarios in groups, presentation, and peer feedback.
Reflection and transfer: Regular reflection on how the seminar topics can be applied to IRE; documentation of one’s own development as a religious educator in a portfolio.
Weekly excerpts: Students prepare a brief excerpt for each session on the required readings and Qur’anic passages to deepen textual understanding and analytical skills.
Final semester project: Development of a complete lesson plan on one or more of the topics covered in the seminar, including learning objectives, didactic analysis, materials, and methodological implementation for Islamic Religious Education.