Theology And Law In Islam

Instructor:
Aiyub Palmer
410
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
Whitehall Classroom Bldg
Room:
Rm.209
Semester:
Fall 2023
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Theology And Law In Islam
Requisites:

Prereq: Islamic Civilization I or the permission of the instructor.

Class Type:
LEC
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
Days:
TR

This course provides an historical and thematic overview of theology and law (Shari'ah or Fiqh) in Islam. The main concepts of Islamic theology are introduced, comparing them to Christian thought and taking into account contemporary issues. The section on law covers the historical development of the classical legal schools and the main concepts of Islamic legal philosophy.

This course provides an historical and thematic overview of theology and law (Shari'ah or Fiqh) in Islam. The main concepts of Islamic theology are introduced, comparing them to Christian thought and taking into account contemporary issues. The section on law covers the historical development of the classical legal schools and the main concepts of Islamic legal philosophy.

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