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The Qur'an is the main text of Islam – the divine word. This course will discuss traditional and scholarly approaches to the Qur'anic text, its history, structure, themes and challenges with which it confronts the readers. We will examine various exegetical and scholarly approaches to the Qur'an, and various options for understanding some Qur'anic chapters. We will also explore other Islamic and scholarly literature that developed around the Qur'an.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will discuss the main text of Islam – the Qur'an, the divine word. We will discuss traditional and scholarly approaches to the history of the text, its structure, themes and challenges with which it confronts the readers. We will examine various exegetical approaches to the Qur'an, as well as scholarly approaches, and various possibilities of understanding some Qur'anic chapters. We will also explore other Islamic and scholarly literature that developed around the Qur'an.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
2 book reviews of 1,000 words each, 10% each (20%); Essay plan and annotated bibliography (1000 words) (10%); A 5,000 word essay (70%).
Resit: 1x6,000 words essay.
There are no assessments for this course.
Formal and informal feedback will be given following submission of assessment as well as throughout the course, in formal sessions and one to one communication between student and co-ordinator.
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