Islamic Law

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course considers the historical contexts within which Islamic law took shape, before examining its origins with the Qur'an and early development within Muslim societies. Next, the course shifts from the history of the law to its substantive areas and application, examining the underlying ethos and principles of Islamic law regarding violence and warfare, gender, non-Muslims, and modernity, are considered, all considered through contemporary case studies. Cross-listed: REL-4703. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-4703.