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AIS 410 - THEOLOGY AND LAW IN ISLAM


College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

This course provides an historical and thematic overview of theology and law (Shari’ah or Fiqh) in Islam. The main concepts of Islamic theology are introduced, comparing them to Christian thought and taking into account contemporary issues. The section on law covers the historical development of the classical legal schools and the main concepts of Islamic legal philosophy.

Prereq: Islamic Civilization I or the permission of the instructor.



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