Islamic Ethics

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course offers a general introduction to the broad field of Islamic ethics. It aims to situate ethics within the larger Islamic normative tradition by exploring links and interconnections with extended and systematic discussions within the various genres of this tradition including theology, law and jurisprudence, mysticism, literature, and philosophy. The course traces the main historical trajectories within this field and also important orientations in the modern period. It is divided into four main segments: historical roots, relevance to/within different genres, modern trends, and illustrative examples of modern ethical debates. The course complements other courses of theology as well as courses dealing with Islamic faith, law, tradition, cultures, and societies.