Reason and Revelation in Islam (ISLM90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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Students will be familiar with the rich heritage of Muslim Theology and philosophy. They will explore the development of Islamic theology and philosophy from the early period of Islamic history. At the beginning this subject will examine the rise of theological schools and their contributions to the development of Islamic thought. It covers all major schools of theology and faith. Case studies of specific schools and their methods will be conducted, paying attention to how and in what context they developed. And then it will also focus on the development of Islamic philosophy. Students will study and critically evaluate key features and contributions of prominent schools of Muslim philosophy and the selected writings of major philosophers such as al-Kindi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, al-Razi, Ibn Tufayl, Ibn Rushd, and al-Ghazali will be analysed. Selected modern Muslim philosophers will follow, with an added focus on their concerns about the influence of Western philosophers and intellectuals on Muslim thought in contemporary Muslim societies.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- explore traditions of Islamic theology and philosophy;
- analyse and evaluate the contributions of major figures in Islamic theology and philosophy;
- analyse and comment upon complex intellectual phenomena;
- present analytical research as structured written arguments; and
- recognize the plurality of global intellectual and cultural traditions and their commonalities.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- analyse and comment upon complex intellectual phenomena;
- present analytical research as structured written arguments; and
- recognize the plurality of global intellectual and cultural traditions and their commonalities.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Additional details
- A 1000 word essay due in week 5 (20%)
- A 4000 word research essay due at the end of teaching period (80%)
- Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Muhammad Kamal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: A 2 hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours total
Additional delivery details
Please note: students must be admitted to the Honours program in the Faculty of Arts, or the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) (Islamic Studies specialisation) to enrol in this subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Arabic Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Islamic Studies - Links to additional information
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022