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In this course we will discuss the biography and characterisation of Jesus, a major Muslim prophet and the expected mahdi (Islamic messiah). The course will look at the existing sources for this biography and the problems that they present to modern scholars. It will examine possible Christian origins of this figure. Through a discussion of the main episodes in the life of the Muslim Jesus we will learn of the various ways for understanding his character. The course will also discuss the status of Jesus against other prophets in Islam, especially Muhammad, and against the Qur'an.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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In this course we will discuss the biography and characterisation of Jesus, a major Muslim prophet and the expected mahdī (Islamic messiah).
The course will look at the existing sources for this biography and the problems that they present to modern scholars. It will examine in comparable detail possible Christian origins of this figure.
Through a comparative discussion of the main episodes in the life of Jesus according to Islam and Christianity, we will learn of the various ways for understanding his character. The course will also discuss the status of Jesus against other prophets in Islam, especially Muhammad, and against the Qur'an.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1 quiz (10%) Continuous assessment (30%) - Essay topic, TOC and initial biblliography (10%); Introduction (10%); Class presentation (10%) 1 essay of 4500 words (60%).
There are no assessments for this course.
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