Islamic Thought in the Modern Age (18-21 Cent CE)

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s)
Course Code EMT3608HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in EMT6608HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

The course deals with the Muslim communities in the contemporary world. It is primarily concerned with the study of Islamic tradition and its peoples in the last two centuries- the period of Islamic reform in the wake of Western hegemony and the efforts of the community to readjust under the challenges of the liberal and technical age. The course will attempt to answer a basic question: What is happening to the Muslim community in the technical age and how has it responded to the challenges posed by "Westernization" through "modernization" through "secularization? Lectures, readings, class discussions. Two book/ film reviews: 25%, Mid-term :25%, Final exam: 45%, class participation: 5%. 
 

Schedule Tue
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
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Currently Offered Winter 2013