Islamic Law and the Anthropocene

Harvard HLS

Prerequisite: None. Students do not need prior knowledge related to Islamic law. We will begin the seminar with an introduction to the relevant sources and historical context. Exam Type: No Exam This seminar will examine contemporary issues in Islamic law, with a focus on issues highly salient in our world today, including climate change and its many impacts, protection of the environment, animal welfare and rights, food security and sovereignty, access to water, alternative energy…