RLST 480

Fall 2011 All Classes

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Islamic Law

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Introduction to Islamic legal philosophy and the historical evolution of Islamic legal and jurisprudential system. Begins by studying the origins, nature, sources and interpretive methodologies of classical Islamic law, and the main institutions for upholding this law, the madhhab, or school of law, examining its development from the formative to the post-formative periods and highlighting important controversies generated along the way. Then looks at the early encounter of Islamic law with modernity. Followed by an exploration of several contemporary topics that have served as catalysts for new tensions and alternative approaches and interpretive theories.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Previous coursework on Islam or consent of instructor.

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RLST 480 class schedule data for fall 2011
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	54000	Lecture-Discussion	A3	6:00PM -8:30PM	W	Law Building	Khan, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/11-12/07/11 Credit: 3 hours Section Info: This course will provide students with an overview of Islamic legal systems and their underlying framework through a comparison of theories and practices. The course will cover the sources of Islamic law, the development of Islamic jurisprudence, the rise of legal schools of thought, and the emergence of an Islamic legal tradition. We will look at how legal issues in Islam have been dealt with historically and how legal responses to these issues have changed over time. The course will highlight classical, medieval, and modernist responses to legal questions as well as some recent developments in contemporary Islamic law. Students will be introduced to a variety of legal methodologies and, whenever appropriate, their implementations in modern political systems. By the conclusion of the course, students will have become familiar with current trends of legal thought and will have gained an ability to engage with existing legal debates from a broad perspective. In this manner, the weekly progression through various topics and historical periods is intended to furnish students from different backgrounds with a foundational understanding of Islamic law and the ability to contextualize the contemporary legal discourse of Islam. Meets with LAW 792 Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
	54001	Lecture-Discussion	A4	6:00PM -8:30PM	W	Law Building	Khan, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/11-12/07/11 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: This course will provide students with an overview of Islamic legal systems and their underlying framework through a comparison of theories and practices. The course will cover the sources of Islamic law, the development of Islamic jurisprudence, the rise of legal schools of thought, and the emergence of an Islamic legal tradition. We will look at how legal issues in Islam have been dealt with historically and how legal responses to these issues have changed over time. The course will highlight classical, medieval, and modernist responses to legal questions as well as some recent developments in contemporary Islamic law. Students will be introduced to a variety of legal methodologies and, whenever appropriate, their implementations in modern political systems. By the conclusion of the course, students will have become familiar with current trends of legal thought and will have gained an ability to engage with existing legal debates from a broad perspective. In this manner, the weekly progression through various topics and historical periods is intended to furnish students from different backgrounds with a foundational understanding of Islamic law and the ability to contextualize the contemporary legal discourse of Islam. Meets with LAW 792. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.