16.7 2nd year, 16.7 3rd year Dr Abdullah Saeed. First semester A 2-hour seminar a week. On completion of this subject, students will have acquired a good understanding of:

• the Islamic civilisation with attention to both its unity and diversity across the vast area where it has predominated since the 7th century C. E. ;
• the origins and development of classical Islamic institutions and ideas;
• the origins, formative development, fundamental institutions, religious thought and practice, mysticism, literary and artistic achievements of Islam, and modern situations in different cultural areas;
• the foundational texts, theological systems, and religious practices of the Islamic tradition;
• the history of religion based on selective reading in significant texts from Islamic tradition by focussing on important thematic issues;
• impact of Western colonialism, education, orientalism, technology, and mission on the identity of Muslims.

A general introduction to the origins and early development of Islam, its religious thought and practice, mysticism, literary and artistic achievements, foundational texts, theological systems as well as its social, economic, political and legal institutions. 1 essay and assignments totalling not more than 5,000 words. For details, see Arabic Studies Course and Subject Guide (available from the Department) 16.7 Dr Abdullah Saeed. First semester. A 2-hour seminar per week. On completion of this subject, students will have acquired a good understanding of:

• the Islamic civilisation with attention to both its unity and diversity across the vast area where it has predominated since the 7th century C. E. ;
• the origins and development of classical Islamic institutions and ideas;
• the origins, formative development, fundamental institutions, religious thought and practice, mysticism, literary and artistic achievements of Islam, and modern situations in different cultural areas;
• the foundational texts, theological systems, and religious practices of the Islamic tradition;
• the history of religion based on selective reading in significant texts from Islamic tradition by focussing on important thematic issues;
• impact of Western colonialism, education, orientalism, technology, and mission on the identity of Muslims.

A general introduction to the origins and early development of Islam, its religious thought and practice, mysticism, literary and artistic achievements, foundational texts, theological systems as well as its social, economic, political and legal institutions. 1 essay and assignments totalling not more than 5,000 words. For details, see Arabic Studies Course and Subject Guide (available from the Department) 16.7 2nd year, 16.7 3rd year Dr Abdullah Saeed. First semester A 2-hour seminar a week. On completion of this subject, students will have acquired a good understanding of:

• the Islamic civilisation with attention to both its unity and diversity across the vast area where it has predominated since the 7th century C. E. ;
• the origins and development of classical Islamic institutions and ideas;
• the origins, formative development, fundamental institutions, religious thought and practice, mysticism, literary and artistic achievements of Islam, and modern situations in different cultural areas;
• the foundational texts, theological systems, and religious practices of the Islamic tradition;
• the history of religion based on selective reading in significant texts from Islamic tradition by focussing on important thematic issues;
• impact of Western colonialism, education, orientalism, technology, and mission on the identity of Muslims.

A general introduction to the origins and early development of Islam, its religious thought and practice, mysticism, literary and artistic achievements, foundational texts, theological systems as well as its social, economic, political and legal institutions. 1 essay and assignments totalling not more than 5,000 words. For details, see Islamic Studies Course and Subject Guide (available from the Department)