Islam, Gender and Authority
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- RELV239
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
The objective of the course is to provide students with an in-depth introduction to a selected topic of Islamic religious thought and practice. The selected topics vary and can address both historical and recent themes. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: the Quran, the prophet Muhammad, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic philosophy, Islamic theology, Islamic religious and intellectual history of a specific period, Shi‘ism, Sufism, Islam and gender, and Islamic ritual. The selected topic will be announced in advance.
Learning Outcomes
The student has by the end of the course gained the following learning outcome defined in knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge:
The student
- has advanced general knowledge about the religion of Islam
- has an in-depth knowledge about the selected topic of the course
- has a general knowledge about current debates in the academic study of Islam.
Skills:
The student
- has the ability to analyze and explain complex religious concepts and phenomena
- has the ability to read primary and secondary literature about religious topics critically, summarize it, and evaluate its argumentative structure
- has the ability to explain and apply important methodological and theoretical approaches in the study of religions
- has the ability to make reasoned and structured statements about religious topics in writing in accordance with the relevant rules for academic writing
- has the ability to make clear and informed statements about religious topics in classroom discussions.
General competence:
The student
- has the ability to work with larger amounts of written material within a limited time period, to synthesize it, and to present it clearly orally and in writing
- has the ability to draw reasoned conclusions about newly introduced topics
- has the ability to explain and apply complex theoretical and methodological approaches.
ECTS Credits
15 ECTS
Level of Study
Bachelor
Semester of Instruction
Spring
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
None
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Basic knowledge of Islam equivalent to RELV102 is an advantage. Students must have good knowledge of English, as the course is taught completely in English.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
The course is open to students enrolled in the University of Bergen.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and student-active teaching methods. The instruction will be a combination of in-person sessions and digital teaching, with a total of 12-15 double periods.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Throughout the semester, students will be given a total of two assignments of approximately 300-400 words, related to the semester project in the course. The assignments must be completed and approved by the specified deadline before the student can submit the final exam. Students who receive a "not approved" assessment on one or more of the assignments upon first submission will be given the opportunity to resubmit the assignment(s) in a revised form.
Forms of Assessment
Semester paper of approximately 3,000 words. The exam may be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, or English.
Grading Scale
A graded marking scale (A to F) is used. A is the top grade and F means Failed
Assessment Semester
Spring
There will also be assessment early autumn term (only for students with valid mandatory course requirements).
Reading List
The reading list consists of approximately 1200 pages. All readings are in English.
The reading list is published by December 1st. for the spring term.
Course Evaluation
The course unit will be evaluated regularly.
Examination Support Material
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Programme Committee
The Programme Committee for The Study of Religions
Course Coordinator
The Programme Committee for The Study of Religions
Course Administrator
Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion (AHKR)