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The Qur'an: An Introduction (ISLM20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject is an introduction, in English translation, to the most important text of Islam, the Qur'an, which Muslims regard as the primary source of Islam. Students will study: the origins of the Qur'an, its overall structure and content, major themes, approaches to its interpretation, and its function in Muslim religious, social, cultural and political life. The themes and topics covered (such as God, ethics, women, state, inter-faith relations, violence) should assist students in understanding contemporary debates on the relevance of Islam today.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
have a good understanding of the origins of the Qur'an, its overall structure and content, major themes, approaches to its interpretation and its functions in Muslim religious and socio-political life;
be able to compare the Quran to other similar scriptural texts of other religions and engage with related Qur'anic discourses from a comparative perspective;
be able to critically examine and analyse a range of Qur'anic discourses keeping in mind the diversity of voices within Muslim tradition, and communicate this orally and in writing.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1000 word class test due in final day of class (30%)
- A class presentation, equivalent to 1,000 words due during the teaching period (20%)
- A 2000 word essay due April 30, 2016 (50%)
Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, class attendance is compulsory on all 5 teaching days. Regular participation in class is required. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Principal coordinator Abdullah Saeed Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 38 hours: 5 x 6 hour seminars and 2 x 4 hour seminars. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 15 February 2017 to 24 February 2017 Last self-enrol date 17 February 2017 Census date 17 February 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 February 2017 Assessment period ends 24 February 2017 Summer Term contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
This subject is an intensive subject that will taught over 8 days.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Saeed, A. The Qur'an: An Introduction London, Routledge 2008
- Abdel-Haleem, The Qur'an, Oxford 2005
Recommended texts and other resources
Saeed, A. Interpreting the Qur'an: Towards a Contemporary Approach, Routledge, 2006
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Islamic Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Islamic Studies Major Islamic Studies Breadth Track Islamic Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024