School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsIslam In the Modern World (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700162.2
Discipline: SOCIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101463 - Islam in the Modern World
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to Islam and its adherents within contemporary global context. It looks at key Muslim intellectuals from the 19th Century until the present and examines their attempts to come to terms with modernity as a Western project, while addressing critical issues facing Islam. Areas for consideration include: renewal and reform; the impact of colonialism and globalisation on Muslim discourse; independent judgement (ijtihad) versus emulation (taqlid); and issues associated with civil society. Students will also explore the challenge of shaping a Muslim identity in the modern world – in the context of key Muslim institutions and social movements.