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The Qur'an: An Introduction (ISLM20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
Overview
Availability | February - Online |
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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 completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate 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;
- compare the Quran to other similar scriptural texts of other religions and engage with related Qur'anic discourses from a comparative perspective;
- 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: 11 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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A class test due in final day of class
| End of the teaching period | 25% |
A class presentation
| During the teaching period | 15% |
An essay
| 7 Weeks after the end of teaching | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 85% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- February - Online
Principal coordinator Abdullah Saeed Mode of delivery Online Contact hours A total of 42 hours: Two 3-hours seminars per day over 7 days. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 15 January 2022 Pre teaching requirements Students are required to read all essential readings and listen to all recorded lectures on Canvas during the pre-teaching period, before classes begin. Teaching period 15 February 2022 to 23 February 2022 Last self-enrol date 21 January 2022 Census date 18 February 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 March 2022 Assessment period ends 31 March 2022 February contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Additional delivery details
This subject is an intensive subject that will taught over 7 days.
Last updated: 11 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 Major Islamic Studies Breadth Track Islamic Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024