ISL230 Usul al-Tafsir (Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis) (8)
Abstract
This subject introduces students to the methodology of Qur'anic exegesis. The history of the development of Qur'anic exegetical method and its evolution over time will be addressed, together with the concept of revelation. A set of tools used in textual analysis will be introduced and modern exegetical issues concerning the Qur'an will also be discussed. |
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Session 3 | Distance | United Theological College |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL230
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the history of the development of Qur'anic exegesis
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Qur'an through a methodical approach to its interpretation
- be able to demonstrate a familiarity with the terminology used in Qur'anic exegesis
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of Qur'anic exegesis
- be able to analyse and evaluate interpretations of the Qur'an in text and other literature
- be able to apply exegetical methods to the interpretation of the Qur'an
- be able to recognise different exegetical types
- be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills through the presentation of a substantial work.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to the methodology of the Qur'anic exegesis
- Historic development of Qur'anic exegesis
- The notion of wahy (revelation)
- Transmission of the Qur'anic revelation
- Form, structure and coherence of the Qur'an
- Occasions of revelation (asbab al-nuzul) and Isra'iliyyat
- Muhkam and Mutashabih (clear and ambigious verses) and the notion of naskh (abrogation)
- Textual analysis and translation of the Qur'an
- Mystical Interpretaion of the Qur'an
- Western scholarship of the Qur'an
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