Islamic Law in a Changing World
This subject/unit introduces students to Islamic legal theory, its sources and principles, and how they are applied by different schools and scholars to derive religious verdicts. Students will study efforts to 'streamline' Islamic law through a number of Sunni and Shiite schools, various conceptions of shari'ah, and modern attempts at law reform through dynamic scholarship and ijtihad (independent judgment). Upon completion, students should be able to explain developments in Islamic legal thought within their socio-historical contexts, and identify key debates among Muslim scholars. Using current case studies, students will also study Islamic law issues affecting Muslims today, especially Muslim minorities.
University-specific Information
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- Griffith University, QLD
- Subject 3600Art: http://www3.griffith.edu.au/03/STIP4/app?page=CourseEntry&service=external&sp=S3600ART
- University of Melbourne, VIC
- Subject 110-252: https://app.portal.unimelb.edu.au/CSCApplication/view/2008/110-252
- University of Western Sydney, NSW
- Not Offered