Critical Approaches to Islamic Law Reform

RELS 1505 S01 [CRN: 26098]

This upper level seminar explores different approaches to reforming Islamic law from the nineteenth century to the present day, paying special attention to contemporary developments in Arab legal systems. Through reading a variety of primary and secondary materials, along with side interludes of literature, film, and architectural theory, the seminar seeks to critically explore the plurality of different and often contradictory meanings associated with "Islamic law" today, its past history, and present calls for its re-application. Enrollment limited to 20.
Course Syllabus
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Term
Spring 2013
Credit Hours
1.0
Maximum Enrollment
20
Primary Instructor
Meetings
4:00 pm - 6:20 pm Tue - from Jan 23, 2013 to May 17, 2013
Exam Group Code
15 (May 15, 2013 9:00am)