School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsThe Qur'an: An Introduction (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700163.2
Discipline: RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101911 - The Qur’an: An Introduction
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 is an introduction, in English translation, to the most important text of Islam, the Qur’an, which Muslims regard as the primary source of Islam. Students will study: the origins of the Qur’an, its overall structure and content, major themes, approaches to its interpretation and its function in Muslim religious, social, cultural and political life. The themes and topics covered (such as God, ethics, women, state, inter-faith relations and violence) should assist students in understanding contemporary debates on the relevance of Islam today.