Al Maktoum Institute courses

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Prof Malory Nye

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Overview

This course will examine historical, social, and political developments within the Muslim world, from the rise of Islam to the present day. Making use of critical historical and social scientific approaches, the diversity of Muslim societies will be placed within general theoretical frameworks for analysing specific trends and periods.
Students will be introduced to Muslim concepts such as ummah, khilafah, and sydah, which will be examined within the context of the diverse understandings and applications of the concepts within history. Key issues, theories, and methods in the course will be highlighted and explored through the use of specific historical and social case studies.

Structure

1 two hour seminar per week

Assessment

100% coursework:
* 10% seminar presentation
* 30% critical review - 2,000 words
* 60% essay - 3,500 - 4,000 words

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Prof Abd al-Fattah El-Awaisi

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Overview

This course will introduce students to approaches to and critical scholarship in the core sources in the study of Islam and Muslims, particularly the Qur'an and Hadith.
The course will look in particular at the history, context, structure, theology, and interpretations of these texts, with a key goal of placing these issues within a scholarly framework. The course will also examine academic methodologies fo the application of these texts including tafsir (Qur'anic interpretations), the processes of authentication of hadith (isnad and matn), and the principles of jurisprudence (usul ul-fiqh)

Structure

1 two hour seminar per week

Assessment

100% Courseworkk:
* 10% seminar presentation
* 30% critical review - 2,000 words
* 60% essay - 3,500 - 4,000 words

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Prof Malory Nye

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Overview

The course will introduce contemporary academic debates on the complex interactions between what is broadly labelled 'Islam and the West'. Looking at these issues mainly from a social scientific view point, the course will emphasise the contemporary factors of multiculturalism and globalisation whch frame these transnational relations and networks.
Students will be expected to reflect on the history of encounters between Muslim and 'the West' (in particular European nations and cultures), exploring concepts such as the 'clash'/'dialogue'of civilisations. This will be related to sociological literature on globalisation and multiculturalism, particularly with reference to specific case examples of Muslim cultures and societies in contemporary contexts.

Structure

1 two hour seminar per week.

Assessment

100% Coursework:
* 10% seminar presentation
* 30% critical review - 2,000 words
* 60% essay - 3,500 - 4,000 words

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Hossein Godazgar

Pre-requisites

None.

Overview

The course examines social, historical and philosophical foundations underpinning modern conceptions of education and explores major contemporary perspectives on defining educational process and its central aspects: nature of learning and teaching. Exploring the relationship between education, culture and identity formation will be given a special attention. The other content areas are: role of education in multicultural/multifaith social politics, education and social inclusion, education and social change.

Structure

1 two-hour seminar per week.

Assessment

100% coursework: seminar presentation (10%); 2000 word critical review (30%); 3500-4000 word essay (60%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Maher Abu-Munshar

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Overview

This course will examine the theoretical and conceptual framework within which Muslims approach the Bayt al-Maqdis (Islamic Jerusalem)region. It will address the key social, religious, historical, geographical and political aspects of Islamic Jerusalem. Several questions will be key to the study of this course: What are the reasons for Muslims' having close links and concern with Islamic Jerasulem? What is the significance of Islamic Jerusalem to Islam and Muslims? Does Islamic Jerusalem have any special status compared with any other region? Particular attention will be paid to the vision of Islamic Jerusalem, its boundaries, and the Circle Theory of Islamic Jerusalem.

Structure

1 two hour seminar per week

Assessment

100% Coursework:
* 10% seminar presentation
* 30% critical review - 2,000 words
* 60% essay - 3,500 - 4,000 words

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Maher Abu-Munshar

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Overview

This course will examine the first phase of the physical manifestation of the theoretical and conceptual framework of Islamic Jerusalem from the time of 'Umar to the time of Salah al-Din. It discusses the historical developments and perspectives on Islamic Jerusalem with in-depth studies on particular aspects. It will examine how Muslims have ruled that region during this early period. Particular attention will be paid to the first and second Muslim conquests of the region, the re-construction of Al-Aqsa Mosque, the first brief interruption and the transformation of Islamic Jerusalem (1099-1198)

Structure

1 two hour seminar per week.

Assessment

100% Coursework:
* 10% seminar presentation
* 30% critical review - 2,000 words
* 60% essay - 3,500 - 4,000 words

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Prof. Malory Nye

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Prof Malory Nye

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Drammeh

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Drammeh

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

xx

Assessment

x

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Hossein Godazgar

Pre-requisites

None

Overview

The course will introduce the concept of Islamic Education through critically examining different perceptions and academic approaches developed to define the subject. The course explores main traditional and contemporary Muslim educational thought, educational institutions and discussed the possibility of developing a learner-centred approach in Islamic Education. The emphasis will be on the importance of contemporary educational research into Islamic Education, especially research springing from Social Sciences directed towards pedagogy and curriculum. The course will look at the theory and practice of Islamic Education in Modern Muslim world and across the Muslim collectivities in the west.

Structure

1 two-seminar per week.

Assessment

100% coursework: seminar presentation (10%); 2000 word critical review (30%); 3500-4000 word essay (60%).

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Sahin

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr Maher Abu-Munshar

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Notes

Overview

This course will examine the second phase of the physical manifestation of the theoretical and conceptual framework of Islamic Jerusalem. It discusses the historical and political developments and perspectives on Islamic Jerusalem with in-depth studies on particular aspects. It covers the history and politics of Islamic Jerusalem from the late Crusades to the contemporary era. It will examine how Muslims have ruled that region during this late period and the key political and demographic issues involved. Particular attention will be paid to specific subjects at the socio-political, demographical, legal, and academic levels in the late and contemporary period.

Structure

1 two hour seminar per week

Assessment

100% Coursework:
* 10% seminar presentation
* 30% critical review - 2,000 words
* 60% essay - 3,500 - 4,000 words

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Porf Malory Nye

Pre-requisites

x

Co-requisites

x

Notes

Overview

x

Structure

x

Assessment

x

Credit Points

Course Coordinator

Prof Malory Nye

Pre-requisites

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Co-requisites

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Notes

Overview

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Structure

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Assessment

Dissertation - 15-18,000 words