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020051 SE Seminar: Scientific Study of Religions (2024W)

Die Flexibilität des islamischen Rechts über die Jahrhunderte

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 2 - Evangelische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Th 10.10. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

In person. Absence of a total of 3 hours will be tolerated)

  • Friday 13.12. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Saturday 14.12. 08:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Friday 10.01. 15:00 - 18:15 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Saturday 11.01. 08:45 - 13:00 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In both the West and the Islamic world the Islamic law is associated with essentializing positive and negative views. In this course we will look at the formation, the fields, the practice and the evolution of the Islamic law in their historical contexts. Alongside the foundation and the various schools, we will analyse a few examples of the practice of Islamic law (fatwa, personal status).

Goals: Knowledge about a significant aspect of the Islamic heritage. Strengthening analytical skills.

Methods: course with presentations, analysis of texts and discussions. Final essay.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation (30%), presentation (30%), final essay (40%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement for successful completion of the course is active participation and physical presence (absence of a total of 3 hours will be tolerated), as well as the completion of a final paper (including possible reflection) in due time, in accordance with the demands of the lecturer and the guidelines of good scientific practice. Grading will be based on active participation (30%), presentation (30%), final essay (40%)

Examination topics

see "Leistungskontrolle"

Reading list

See Moodle

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Last modified: We 02.10.2024 10:45