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RS3018: THE LIFE OF MUHAMMAD (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

This course discusses the portrayal of prophet Muḥammad in the Islamic sources.
It will examine the existing sources for this biography and the problems that they present to modern scholars. After an overview of Muhammad's traditional biography, students will have the opportunity to conduct a guided, hands-on research project, examining their choice of a specific episode in Muhammad's life. Students will thus gain tools for independent research into primary sources, as well as knowledge of the biography of the Prophet; and will become aware of various ways for discussing and understanding the Muslim narrative of the Prophet Muhammad's life. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 3
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Zohar Hadromi-Allouche

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

In this course we will discuss the biography of the Prophet Muhammad, the main figure in Islam, through whom the Qur'an was revealed.
The course will look at the existing sources for this biography and the problems that they present to modern scholars. It will examine various research approaches to this topic and discuss the advantages and shortcomings of each approach. Through a discussion of the main episodes in the life of the Prophet we will learn of the various ways for understanding these episodes. The course will also discuss the status of Muhammad against other prophets in Islam and against the Qur'an; and the relevance of his biography for contemporary Islam.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 quiz (10%) Continuous assessment (30%) - essay topic, TOC and initial bibliography (10%); introduction (10%); class presentation (10%). 1 essay of 2500 words (60%). Resit: 1 essay of 2500 words (100%).

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment occurs throughout the course, based on the student's preparation to and participation in seminars and discussions.

Feedback

Students get detailed feedback on their essays, and if required on exams as well.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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