The Sharia and Islamic Law: An Introduction
Gain an insight into some of the diversity of Muslim belief and practice
In this ground-breaking course, students will work with renowned academics from the University of Edinburgh and other leading universities across the world to explore scholarly perspectives on the Sharia and Islamic law.
This five-week course explores some of the diverse roles that the Sharia and Islamic law have played in Muslim life, both historically and today, encouraging students to think critically about the nature of religious law and its many manifestations.
What topics will you cover?
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What is Law? What is the Sharia? What is Islamic Law?
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How did Islamic Law work in the past and how did Islamic law adapt to social change?
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Understandings of justice and the impact of colonialism on Islamic law.
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The diverse manifestations of Islamic law in Muslim life today in contexts ranging from Nigeria to Palestine, and from Indonesia to the United Kingdom.
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The role of Islamic law in a wide range of human activity, from individual worship to marriage/divorce.
