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MFP 101
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Title
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Islamic Sources:Qur'an and Sunnah
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Abdullah Sahin
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Description
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The aims of this module are:
To develop an understanding of the main sources and texts of Islam, including:
The Qur’an, Sunnah and Sirah
Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Islamic Jurisprudence
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Ulum al Quran ( collection, exegesis, and Ijaz al-Quran) inimitability of the Quran
- Ulum al-Hadith ( major collections,jarh wa ta’dil) authentification of the sayings of the Prophet(PBUH)
- Sirah and its sources, principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Develop a critical awareness of the key sources of Islamic knowledge including both Ulum al-Qur’an and Ulum al-Hadith
- Ability to use the Qur’an and Hadith for reference, identifying and understanding key passages and references in major themes
- Understand the development of the key sources of Islamic thought
- Demonstrate a deep knowledge of the Qur’an and Hadith as a means to understand the issues related to the Islamic methodologies
- Analyse how the main sources of Islamic thought have been used to interpret Islam amongst Muslims
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills in:
- Undertake critical analysis of complex or contradictory areas of studying Islam’s main sources and represent the outcome effectively
- Synthesise information in a manner that may be innovative
- Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
- Present well developed written and oral arguments clearly and present personal views on the subject
- Have an overview of the issues governing good research in the field
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including Lectures (12 hours), Seminars (12 hours), Tutorials (6 hours), Student presentation (6 hours), and guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words or two equally weighted assignments of 2,500 words each:
Seminar presentation:
Examination (2 hours):
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60%
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30%
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Indicative resources
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- Al-Qaradwi, Yusuf, (1998) The Sunnah, Cairo: El-Falah.
- Denffer, A.V., (1983) Uloom al-Quran, Leicester: The Islamic Foundation.
- Haleem, Muhammad Abdel, (1999) Understanding the Quran. London: I. B. Tauris.
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Code
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MFP 104
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Title
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Islamic History
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Farid El Shayyal
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Description
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The aims of this module are to present the main contours of Islamic history from the beginning and spread of Islam to the present time
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- A survey of Islamic history from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to the Abbasid period 1258
- The Crusades
- The Ottomans
- Muslim Spain
Topics to be covered will include the emergence of Islam as a major world religion; the impact of the Muslim conquests on the Ancient world; political, military and cultural contacts between the Islamic State and Europe
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Recognise the main features of the epochs of Islamic history
- Present sound written and oral arguments and present personal views on the subject
- Understand and analyse historioical documents and texts by the identification of their contents and their relationships
- Increase the awareness of the general historical context
- Engage in independent and high quality research work in Islamic history
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills in:
- Undertake critical analysis of complex or contradictory areas of Islamic history and represent the outcome effectively
- Synthesise information in a manner that may be innovative
- Critically evaluate research and methodologies and argue alternative approaches
- Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
- Utilization of the full range of learning materials and sources which are available
- Have an overview of the issues governing good research
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including lectures (12 hours), seminars (12 hours), tutorials (6 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus personal guided study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words ortwo equally weighted assignments of 2,500 words each:
Seminar presentation:
Examination:
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Al-Djazairi, S. E., (2006) A Short History of Islam, The Institute of Islamic History, Manchester, UK.
- Elshayyal, M.F., (2004) Relation between Nur Al-Din and Salah Al-Din as Portrayed in Ibn Al-Athir’s Al-Kamil fi Al-Tarikh, IO, 48:3.
- Gunter, S., (May 2005) Assessing the Sources of Classical Arabic Compilations; The Issue of Categories and Methodologies, BJMES, 32:1.
- Heck, G. W., (2006) Charlemange, Muhammad and the ARAB Roots of Capitalism, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin – NY.
- Humphreys, R.S., (1991) Islamic History, a Framework for Enquiry, London: I. B. Tauris
- Robinson, C. F., (2003) Islamic Historiography, CUP.
- Soylemez, M. M., (2005) The Effects of the Economic Crises on the Garrison Cities in the Period of ‘Uthman, IQ, 49:1.
Journals
- Islamic Quarterly
- Journal of Islamic Studies
- British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies
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Code
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MFP 105
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Title
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Islamic Economics
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Seif Tag El Din
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Description
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The aims of this module are:
To define the scope and significance of Islamic Economics with special reference to the central problems of economic choice, whereupon the meeting points with, and departure points from, mainstream economics are critically appreciated
To explain the ethical character of Islamic Economics within the context of the current debate on economic methodology, particularly the positive/normative characterization of Islamic Economics
To establish the policy-orientated character of Islamic Economics through a careful synthesis of the relevant jurist intents in macroeconomic policy with the microeconomics of economic dealings
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Trends in the history of economic thought
- Origin of Islamic economic thought
- Moral policy and central questions in methodology
- The market sector – trade verses usary, money, factor rewards, competitiveness, market imperfections (monopoly, gharar, gambling, etc.)
- Non-market Sector – Government sector (fiscal, monetary tools, etc.); philanthropy (Zakat, Wafq)
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Critically analyse Islamic Economics as a unique system of economic policy
- Evaluate a just socio-economic order through the promotion of ethical values and the institution of appropriate systems
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the received jurisprudence and juristic intents taken as an essential basis for understanding the concept of “utility” in Islamic Economics
- Appreciate the differences between Islamic Economics and mainstream economics
- Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of the major trends in economic thought
- Analyse the Market and Non-market economic sector
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills which will enable them to:
- Integrate Islamic moral values into economic policy
- Ability to forge meaningful economic propositions from diverse material sources and references
- Sound judgment and logical reasoning from an Islamic perspective
- Critical evaluation and objective appraisal of published work through independent learning and clear research methodology
- Take part in contemporary dialogue on economic issues at both the theoretical and practical frontiers
- Effective communication and team-working spirit through closely working with others
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including lectures (12 hours), seminars (12 hours), tutorials (6 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus personal guided study
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Assessment
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One assignment of assignment of 5,000 words
Examination (2hours)
Seminar presentation
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60%
30%
10%
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Indicative resources
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- Chapra, Umar, (2000) The Future of Economics, The Islamic Foundation, Leicester.
- Khaf, Monzer, (2003) Islamic Economics: Notes on Defination and Methodology, Review of Islamic Economics, No 13.
- Blaug, M., (2005) Economic Theory in Retrospect, Hinemann Books Ltd., London.
- Siddiqui, M.N., (1992) History of Islamic Economic Thought, in Ahmed, Ausaf and Awan, Lectures on Islamic Economics, pp 69 – 84.
- Caldwell, Bruce, (1984) Appraisal and Criticism in Economics, Boston, Allen and Unwin, London.
- Mohammed, Ruzita, and Selmah, Yosuf, (2003) Efficiency of Profit Maximisation: an Islamic Perspective, Review of Islamic Economics, No13.
- Hasanuzzaman, S. M., Islam and Business Ethics, (2003) The Institute of Islamic Banking and Insurance, London.
- Tag El-Din, Seif, (2002) Riba Elimination: A measure truly dedicated to poverty alleviation, Published in Iqbal, Munawar, “Islamic Institutions and the Elimination of Poverty”, IDB and the Islamic Foundation, IDB and the International Association of Islamic Economics, UK.
- Buckley, Susan L., (2000) Teachings on Usury in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Edinburgh University Press.
Journals
- The Review of Islamic Economics
- IIUM Journal of Economics and Management
- Journal of King Abdul Azziz University (Islamic Economics)
- New Horizons: Islamic Banking and Insurance
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Code
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MFP 107
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Title
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Islam And Pluralism
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Ataullah Siddiqui
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Description
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The aims of this module are:
To explore the concepts of state and citizenship in the West and their impact on Muslims’ self-identity
To examine the challenges posed by Modernity and Secularism on Muslims thought and various Muslim responses
To analyse the contemporary Muslim discourse of identity, with special reference to Muslims living as a minority in different parts of the world
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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This module cannot be taken with MFP 207
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Content Summary
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- The course will examine Muslims’ search for a new paradigm of existence with differences and diversity
- It will examine historical models and contemporary debates such as Citizenship, Nationality and the Muslim Ummah, and the overall impact of Modernity and Secularism on the Muslim world
- The course will explore in some details the situation of Muslims living in Britain and other parts of Europe, North America, South Asia, Turkey, Far-East and parts of Africa
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of Pluralism, particularly in Islam
- Recognise the various trends of religious pluralism in Europe and within Islamic thought
- Critically analyse the challenges posed by the concept of citizenship and nationality to the Islamic concept of Ummah/ the worldwide Muslim community
- Distinguish between the earlier formulation of faith based identify vis-à-vis the contemporary debate of living as a minority and minorities living within Muslim countries
Skills
By the end of the nodule students should have developed skills in :
- Leadership in the community, especially amongst Muslims
- Engaging with faith communities as well as secular humanist traditions in the country
- Contributing critically to the teaching of Islam in schools and in Muslim seminaries
- Developing positive relationships and active participation in Inter-cultural activities
- Contributing positively to policy and planning projects in the country
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Delivery
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Lectures, seminars, tutorials, classroom presentation, assignments, examination. Each Student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including Lectures (12 hours), Seminars (12 hours), Tutorials (6 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words
Seminar presentation
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Hamidullah, Muhammad, (1977) The Muslim Conduct of State, Lahore: Shaikh Muhd. Ashraf, 6th Revised Edition.
- Kymlicka, Will, (1996) Multicultural Citizenship, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
- Sachedina, Abdulaziz, (2001) The Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism, New York: Oxford University Press.
- Aslan, Adnan, (1998) Religious Pluralism in Christian and Islamic Philosophy, Oxford: Clarendon Press.
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Code
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MFP 108
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Title
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Chaplaincy And Spiritual Care
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Fatma Amer/ Dr. Ataullah Siddiqui
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Description
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The aim of this module is to provide basic skills and background information of Chaplaincy; its history, growth and its contemporary challenges in a multi-cultural and multi-faith Britain.
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- The contents of the course will cover Chaplaincy Work in Prison and The Criminal Justice System, Health and Education Systems, Race and Cultural Awareness, as well as Pastoral Care
- Counselling and Spiritual Development in Islam
- Inter-faith relations
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the historical background of Chaplaincy work in education, healthcare and prisons
- Critically evaluate the issues involved in Pastoral Care illustrated by the current situation of the Muslim community, particularly in the UK but also in Europe.
- Recognise the social challenges faced by the Muslim community.
- Identify the major social and spiritual care issues within the community
- Develop guidelines of a religious and intellectual nature to help those who are in need of spiritual and emotional care
Skills
By the end of the nodule students should have developed skills in :
- Have an analytical ability and capacity to formulate questions and solve problems
- Make oral presentations
- Work as a member of a team
- Have developed writing skills, including accurate referencing
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Delivery
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Lectures, Seminars, classroom presentations, reports and assignments. Each student is expected to participate in 300 hours of effort, including Lectures (12 hours), Seminars (12 hours), Tutorials (6 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words:
Seminar presentation:
Two equally weighted reports of approx. 1,000 words each
(based on interviews or visits):
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Kirkwood, N.A., (2002) Pastoral Care to Muslims: Building Bridges, New York: Haworth K Pastoral Press.
- Neuberger, J., (1992) Pastoral and Health Care, London: King’s Fund Institute.
- Ray-Gilliat, S., (1998) Religion in Prison: Equal Rights in a Multi-Faith Society, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Code
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MFP 110
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Title
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Gender Issues and Family Life in Islam
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Tutor(s)
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Dr Fatma Amer
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Description
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This aim of this module is to highlight the importance of the institution of the family in Islam. It seeks to bring out the gender issue in Islamic discourse and the role of women in Islamic history as interpreted in varying socio-cultural milieus. Students will be expected to critically examine the feminist tradition and its impact on Muslim society, in particular European Muslim communities
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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Cannot be taken with MFP204
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Content Summary
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- Family dynamics in Islam
- Marital ties and commitments
- Islam and the feminist movement
- Contemporary challenges facing the traditional Muslim family
- Gender issues
- The role of women in Islamic history
- The role and status of both husband and wife in Islamic society
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Develop a holistic view of the role of equitable balance in early Islamic history against the two primary Islamic sources, i.e. the Qur’an and the Sunnah
- Understand the socio-economic factors in shaping and altering gender roles in Muslim societies over the centuries
- Recognise the rise and spread of feminism, its distinctive features and some of its exponents in both the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds
- Have knowledge of the responses of the feminist movement and repercussions of the above issues on the image of the European Muslim woman and the family
- Recognise how Islam views the institution of the family
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Consult authentic primary sources and use them as basic references for supporting their arguments
- Analyse gender issues within any given Muslim community and to evaluate their impact on society as a whole
- Utilise the basic skills of data collection from a wide variety of sources
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Delivery
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Lectures, seminars, presentations, assignment, examination, field visits. Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including lectures (24 hours), seminars (18 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words:
Seminar presentation:
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Abd Al-‘Ati, Hammouda, (1977) The Family Structure in Islam, American Trust Publications, Indiana.
- Ahmad, L., (1992) Women and Gender in Islam, Yale University Press, New Haven and London.
- Stowasser, Barbara Freyer, (1994) Women in the Qur'an, Traditions and Interpretation. Oxford University Press Oxford, UK.
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Code
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MFP 111
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Title
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Management of Mosques, Trusts and Endowments
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Tutor(s)
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Dr Fatma Amer
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Description
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The aims of this module are:-
To focus on and raise awareness of one of the most pressing issues facing the Islamic presence in Europe, that of managing Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions.
To propose a practical and workable model of management for the community’s religious, cultural and educational institutions
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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Cannot be taken with MFP209
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Content Summary
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- The Islamic presence in Europe.
- The mosque as a service provider.
- The educational role of the mosque.
- Mosque management; funding and finance.
- History of the Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions.
- Managing Islamic community and work-based institutions.
- History of the major mosques in the UK and Europe.
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Have acquired a good knowledge of the historic background of the Islamic presence in Britain and Europe
- Understanding of the needs, aims and objectives of religious, cultural and educational institutions in Islam in general and the West in particular
- Recognise the essential pre-requisites of running Islamic places of worship in Europe be able to manage Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions
- Understand how to assess the role of the ideal mosque
- Be able to analyse the evolution of the mosque and other Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions and offer suggestions for the enhancement of the services available within a European context.
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Chart the evolution of the mosque and other Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions
- Offer suggestions for the enhancement of the services available within a European context
- Manage Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions
- Assess the role of the ideal mosque
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Delivery
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Lectures, seminars, assignment, examination, presentation, field visits. Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including lectures (24 hours), seminars (12 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words:
Seminar presentation:
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Ahmed, R. and Korea, D. (1998) Making Organisations Work, A Handbook To Good Management, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Community Relations Section).
- Parsons, G. (ed.) (1993) The Growth Of Religious Diversity - Britain from 1945 (vol.1-Traditions), London, Routledge (in association with the Open University).
- Parsons, G. (ed.) (1994) The Growth Of Religious Diversity - Britain from 1945 (vol.2-Issues), London, Routledge (in association with the Open University).
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Code
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MFP 112
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Title
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Muslims in Britain
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Tutor(s)
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Mr. Dilwar Hussain
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Description
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The aims of this module are:-
To develop an historical appreciation of Muslims in Britain and the contemporary issues facing them, including race relations, Islamophobia, sectarianism, identity issues.
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Cat points
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30
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Historical background, Arrival and Settlement in Britain
- Statistical data and the contemporary picture today
- Development of the race relations scenario and multicultural policies
- Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination
- Development of interfaith relations
- Sectarian landscape and an overview of different groups
- Identity and questions around loyalty, belonging, citizenship and integration
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Critically examine the historical context of the issues facing Muslims in Britain
- Analyse how these issues impact on their faith and identity
- Explore in depth policy issues of political and religious institutions in Britain
- Interpret and apply Islamic religious traditions and reasoning to the contemporary Muslim situations in Britain
- Explore the nature and implications of ethnic and religious encounters in Britain
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Have confidence in engaging with socio-political institutions
- Develop accurate and appropriate forms of dialogue and understanding between the people of different faiths and people of no faith
- Gather, evaluate and synthesise different types of information
- Develop presentation skills, both oral and written including accurate referencing
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including lectures (12 hours), seminars (12 hours), discussion and debate (6 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One main assignment of 5,000 words
2 short assignments of 1000 words each
Seminar presentations
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60%
30%
10%
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Indicative resources
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- Adnan. Aldin, (1999), New Muslims in Britain, Ta-Ha Publishers Ltd.
- Ansari, Humayun, (2002), Muslims in Britain, Minority Rights Group International.
- Daniel, Norman, (1993), Islam and the West, Oneworld. Fetzer, Joel S., (2005), Muslims and the State in Britain, France and Germany, Cambridge University Press.
- Seddon, Mohammed, (2004), British Muslims between Assimilation and Segregation, The Islamic Foundation.
Journals
- Ethnic and Racial Studies
- Muslims in Europe
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Code
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MFP 201
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Title
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Islamic Banking and Finance
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Seif Tag El Din
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Description
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The aims of this module are:-
- To explain the difference between ‘legitimate’ profit rate in Islamic banking to the conventional ‘legitimate’ interest-rate
- To explain the principles and operational mechanism of an Islamic bank on the basis of Shariah
- To examine the properties and risk features of Islamic financing modes
- To explain the principles of Islamic investment and the working of Islamic mutual investment funds
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Islamic Banking (What? Why?)
- The Two-Tier-Mudarabah model and the practical effect of asymmetric information
- Islamic financing modes: properties and risk features, as opposed to fixed interest
- Ancillary banking services (L/C, L/G, debit/credit cards etc.)
- Function of central banking in an Islamic economy and tools for monetary policy
- Asset management and investment fund structuring in the Islamic banking experience
- Institutional developments in the Islamic financial industry
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand Islamic banking principles and working mechanisms
- Appreciate the nature of Islamic financial structures and investment as against the mainstream experience
- Analyse operational practices, regulatory systems and investment management against conventional financing and investment
- Recognise the banking features of various Islamic Financing models i.e. Murabaha, Salam, Istisnaa’ financing
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Distinguish clearly between the non-profit interest rate and the Shariah-compliant profit rate in finance and investment
- Develop bankable tools from a process of restructuring traditional jurist modes of Islamic finance
- Contribute to the development of Islamic interest-free solutions to modern banking problems
- Critically evaluate and objectively appraise the current Islamic banking experiences
- Develop a positive attitude towards independent learning, work organization and clear methodology in research
- Take part in contemporary dialogue on the role of the banking sector at both the theoretical and practical frontiers
- Effectively communicate in a team-working spirit through working with others
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (6 hours), seminars (9 hours), tutorials (3 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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Examination (2 hours)
One assignment of 2,500 to 3,000 words
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40%
60%
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Indicative resources
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- Archer, Simon Karim, Rifaat, (2002) Islamic Finance: Innovation and Growth,London, Euromoney Books.
- Chapra, Umar and Habib Ahme, (2002) Corporate Finance in Islamic Institutions, IRTI/IDB, KSA.
- Durrnani, Mansoor and Grahame Boocock, (2006) Venture Capital, Islamic Finance and SME’S.
- Faud Al-Omer and Munawar Iqbal, (2000) Some Strategic Suggestions for Islamic Banking in the 21st Century, Review of Islamic Economics.
- Ibrahim Warde, (2000) Islamic Finance in the Global Economy, Edinburgh University.
- Iqbal, Munawar and Molyneux, Philip, (2005) Thirty Years of Islamic Banking: History, Prospects and Performance.
- Iqbal, Munawar and Wilson, Rodney, (2005) Perspectives of Wealth Creation.
- Siddiqui, M.N., (2000) Banks: Concepts, Precepts and Prospects, Review of Islamic Economics.
- Tariqullah, Khan and Ahmed, (2004) Management: An Analysis of Issues in Islamic Financial Industry, IRTI/IDB.
Journals
- Review of Islamic Economics.
- IIUM Journal of Economics and Management.
- Journal of King Azziz University (Islamic Economics).
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Code
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MFP 203
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Title
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Islam In Europe
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Ataullah Siddiqui
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Description
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The aims of this module are to examine the history and encounter between Islam and Europe and of the Muslim presence in Europe up to the present day, to study the image of Islam and Muslims in European thought and to critically analyze the field of Orientalists’ studies on Islam, its main categories, and its strengths and weaknesses
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Early contacts between Muslim and European societies; migration of Muslims to Austria, Italy, France and Spain
- The Andalusian era
- Eastern Europe and the rise of the Ottomans
- The relationship between European states and the Muslim World
- From the Crusades to Colonialism, the stumbling blocks between Islam and Europe
- Mass migration and the re-emergence of Islam after the Second World War
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the development of European intellectual history of Islam and the Orient
- Understand the basic history of the Muslims presence in Europe ad their contribution to European/Western Civilisation
- Identify methods and purposes of understanding Islam employed by “Orientalists” scholars
- Examine the basic history of Islam’s presence in Europe
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (6 hours), seminars (9 hours), tutorials (3 hours), plus guided personal study amounting to 132 hours in all.
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Assessment
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One assignment of 2,500 words
Presentation and classroom discussion
Examination
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Brusse, Wendy Asbeek et al., The European Union, Turkey and Islam. Amsterdam University Press, 2004.
- Daniel, Norman, Islam and the West: The Making of an Image, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1980.
- Esposito, John L. and Burgat, Francois (eds.) Modernizing Islam: Religion in the Public Sphere in Europe and the Middle East. Hurst & Co., 2002.
- Marechal, Brigitte, Muslims in the Enlarged Europe: Religion and Society, Leiden, Brill, 2003.
- Nielsen, Jorgen, Muslims in Western Europe, Edinburgh University Press, 2004.
- Potz, Richard and Wieshaider, Wolfgang (Eds.), Islam and the European Union. Peeters Publishers, 2004.
- Ramadan, Tariq, Western Muslims and Future of Islam. Oxford: OUP. 2004.
- Shadid, W.A.R. and Koningsveld, P.S. van (Eds.), Intercultural Relations and Religious Authories: Muslims in the European Union. Peeters Publishers, 2003.
- Watt, W. M. The Influence of Islam on Medieval Europe, Edinburgh University Press, 1972.
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Code
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MFP 204
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Title
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Gender Issues and Family Life in Islam
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Tutor(s)
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Dr Fatma Amer
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Description
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The aims of this module are to highlight the importance of the institution of the family in Islam. It seeks to bring out the gender issue in Islamic discourse and the role of women in Islamic history as interpreted in varying socio-cultural milieus. Students will be expected to critically examine the feminist tradition and its impact on Muslim society, in particular European Muslim communities
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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Cannot be taken with MFP110
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Content Summary
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- Family dynamics in Islam
- Marital ties and commitments
- Islam and the feminist movement
- Contemporary challenges facing the traditional Muslim family
- Gender issues
- The role of women in Islamic history
- The role and status of both husband and wife in Islamic society
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Develop a holistic overview of the role of equitable gender balance in early Islamic history against the two primary Islamic sources, i.e. the Qur’an and the Sunnah
- Understand the socio-economic factors in shaping and altering gender roles in Muslim societies over the centuries
- Examine the rise and spread of feminism, its distinctive features and some of its exponents in both the Muslim and non-Muslim world
- Understand the responses to the feminist movement and repercussions of the above issues on the image of the European Muslim woman and the family
- Recognise how Islam views the institution of the family
- Critically analyse authentic primary sources and use them as basic references for supporting their arguments
- Analyse gender roles ithin any given Muslim community and to evaluate their impact on society as a whole
- Acquire the ability to utilise the basic skills of data collection from a wide variety of sources
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Consult authentic primary sources and use them as basic references for supporting their arguments
- Analyse gender issues within any given Muslim community and to evaluate their impact on society as a whole
- Utilise the basic skills of data collection from a wide variety of sources
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Delivery
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Lectures, seminars, presentations, assignment, examination, field visits. Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (12 hours), seminars (9 hours), student presentations (3 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5000 words
Seminar presentation
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Abd Al-‘Ati, Hammouda, (1977)The Family Structure in Islam, American Trust Publications, Indiana.
- Ahmad, L., (1992) Women and Gender in Islam, Yale University Press, New Haven and London.
- Stowasser, Barbara Freyer, (1994) Women in the Qur'an, Traditions and Interpretation. Oxford University Press Oxford, UK.
Journals
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Code
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MFP 205
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Title
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International Development and Finance
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Osama Abdelwahab
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Description
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This module is aimed at advancing students’ understanding of international development and finance especially as regards to economic theories; financial duality in developing countries; trade and financial liberalisation models; finance and economic nexus; technology transfer; globalization; critical approach to international development and finance including alternatives development, trade and finance strategies and Islamic finance
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of Traditional and Modern Approaches to International Trade
- Finance and Development
- Alternatives Theories of Development Economics
- Economic Development and Growth
- Financial Dualism in Developing World
- Financial Liberalisation
- Globalisation, International Trade, Finance and Development. Technology Transfer, FDIs and Development
- Islamic Finance and Economic Development, and the Role of Islamic Microfinance
- The Role of International Institutions on International Trade and Development: The Case for IMF, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and UN Organs
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the key issues and theories in international trade
- Understand the issues in the world economy in relation to international development and finance
- Recognise and distinguish statistical data relating to economic development, growth, trade and finance, and establish formal relationships between these variables
- Analyse international finance, development and trade theory and policy
- Critically understand the contemporary issues related to development finance at the macro, sectoral and enterprise levels
- Develop quantitative skills
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Communicate the results from their individual research and empirical studies in a variety of formats: oral, written and visual
- Apply the main concepts and analytical skills on development finance in developing and emerging market economies
- Apply and critically use the relevant techniques for analyzing economic problems relating too economic development, growth, trade and finance
- This module develops the students understanding and ability to apply and critically evaluate theoretical and empirical tools of development economics
- The submission of a comprehensive individual assignment will be an important vehicle to develop the students’ ability to learn and work independently
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Delivery
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Case studies, exercises and assessment work will form the main vehicles for the development of problem solving skills. Interactive discussions of articles and case studies will enhance this experience.
Group based activities will be included in the teaching/learning portfolio to develop the students’ skills of working with others.
Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (18 hours), seminars (4 hours), tutorials (4 hours), plus guided personal study.
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
40%
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Indicative resources
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- Helleiner, E. (1994) States and the Reemergence of Global Finance: From Bretton Woods to the 1990s. Ithaca: Cornell University Press.
- Meier, Gerald M. and Rauch, James E. (eds.), (2005) Leading Issues in Economic Development. Seventh Edition. New York; Oxford : Oxford University Press.
- Pilbeam, Keith., (1998) International Finance. Second Edition. Basingstoke : Macmillan.
- Ray, D., (1998) Development Economics. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
- Thirlwall, A.P., (1999) Growth and Development. 6th Edition. London: Macmillan.
- Todaro,M. and Smith,S.C. 2002. Economic Development. 8th Edition. Reading, Mass., Harlow: Addison-Wesley.
Journals
- World Development.
- Journal of Development Economics.
- Cambridge Journal of Economics.
- American Economic Review.
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Code
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MFP 207
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Title
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Islam and Pluralism
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Ataullah Siddiqui
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Description
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To make students aware that the interaction of different cultures and religious groups in the Muslim world as well as in the West has added new dimensions to the principles of coexistence
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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Cannot be taken with MFP 107
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Content Summary
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- The course will examine Muslims’ search for a new paradigm of existence with differences and diversity
- Llook at historical models and contemporary debates such as Citizenship, Nationality and the Muslim Ummah
- The overall impact of Modernity and Secularism on the Muslim world
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the concept of Pluralism and the contemporary debate about religious pluralism compared to earlier formulations of faith based on identity in the Muslim world
- Recognize and identify the problems faced by Muslims living as a minority
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills in:
- Leadership in the community, especially amongst Muslims
- Engaging with faith communities as well as secular humanist traditions in the country
- Contributing critically to the teaching of Islam in schools and in Muslim seminaries
- Developing a positive relationship and active participation in Inter-cultural activities Contributing positively to policy and planning projects in the country
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Delivery
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Each Student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including Lectures (6 hours), Seminars (6 hours), Tutorials (3 hours), student presentations (3 hours), plus guided personal study amounting
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words
Seminar presentation
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Delanty, G., (2000) Citizenship and Global Age: Society, Culture and Politics Buckingham: Open University Press.
- Hamidullah, Muhammad, (1973) The Muslim Conduct of State, Lahore: Shaikh Muhd. Ashraf, 6th Revised Edition.
- McLenan, G, (1995) Pluralism, Buckingham: Open University Press.
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Code
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MFP 209
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Title
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Management of Mosques, Trusts and Endowments
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Tutor(s)
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Dr Fatma Amer
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Description
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The aims of this module are to focus on and raise awareness of one of the most pressing issues facing the Islamic presence in Europe, that of managing Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions and to propose a practical and workable model of management for the community’s religious, cultural and educational institutions
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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Cannot be taken with MFP 111
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Content Summary
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- The Islamic presence in Europe
- The mosque as a service provider
- Educational role of the mosque
- Mosque management
- Funding and finance
- History of the Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions
- Managing Islamic community and work-based institutions
- History of the major mosques in the UK and Europe
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Knowledge of the historical background of the Islamic presence in Britain and Europe
- Achieve a clear understanding of the needs, aims and objectives of religious, cultural and educational institutions in Islam in general and the West in particular
- Recognise the essential pre-requisites of running Islamic places of worship in Europe
- Be able to chart the evolution of the Mosque and other Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions and offer suggestions for the enhancement of the services available within a European context
- Develop the ability to manage Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions
- Understand how to assess the role of the ideal Mosque
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Chart the evolution of the mosque and other Islamic religious, educational and cultural institutions
- Offer suggestions for the enhancement of the services available within a European context
- Manage Islamic religious, cultural and educational institutions
- Assess the role of the ideal mosque
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Delivery
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Each Student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including Lectures (6 hours), Seminars (6 hours), Tutorials (3 hours), student presentations (3 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000
Seminar presentation
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Ahmed, R. and Korea, D. (1998) Making Organisations Work, A Handbook To Good Management, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Community Relations Section).
- Parsons, G. (ed.) (1993) The Growth Of Religious Diversity - Britain from 1945 (vol.1-Traditions), London, Routledge (in association with the Open University).
- Parsons, G. (ed.) (1994) The Growth Of Religious Diversity - Britain from 1945 (vol.2-Issues), London, Routledge (in association with the Open University).
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Code
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MFP 210
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Title
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Interfaith Relations
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Tutor(s)
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Dr.Ataullah Siddiqui
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Description
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The course will examine Islam’s perception of other religions, and some Muslim theologians and their approach to other faiths. It will explore the historical interaction between major faiths such as Hinduism and Buddhism on one hand and Judaism and Christianity on the other. The course will explore in some detail the current Christian-Muslim dialogue and its development.
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Cat points
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15
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Status
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Option for Islamic Studies
Option for Muslim Community Studies
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Prerequisites
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None
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Corequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- To explore the relations between Islam and other faiths such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism in general, and Christian-Muslim Relations in particular.
- To examine the Islamic perception of other faiths, particularly the Abrahamic faiths.
- To analyse the contemporary dialogue between the faiths with special emphasis on Christian-Muslim dialogue.
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
It is expected that students will gain an overview of inter-faith relations, and will be able to recognise the contemporary debate of Islam's relation with Buddhism, Hinduism and Judaism in general, and Christianity in particular. On completion of this module, students are expected to analyse the major issues in inter-faith relations and the growing Muslim involvement in dialogue.
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (6 hours), seminars (6 hours), discussion and debate (3 hours), plus guided personal study amounting to 135 hours.
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Assessment
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One assignment of 2,500 words
Presentation and classroom discussion
Examination
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Kymlicka, Will, Multicultural Citizenship, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1995.
- Parsons, G. (ed.), The Growth in Religious Diversity – Britain from 1945, London, Routledge (in association with the Open Unibersity).
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Code
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MFP 211
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Title
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Research Methodology
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Tutor(s)
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Description
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The module is aimed at introducing the students to the philosophy of social sciences and the theories of the social sciences. The main aim of the course is to extensively examine research strategies, research design and various research methodologies and research methods. Particular emphasis will be given to qualitative research methodologies. The course aims to highlight various types of research methods, but will particularly focus on discourse analysis, content analysis, observation methods and survey methods. Among the survey methods, interviews and mail questionnaires will particularly be examined
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Philosophy of Social Sciences
- Theories of Social Sciences
- Designing Research
- Strategies and Frameworks of Research
- The Management of Research
- Research Methodologies
- Research Methods
- Approaches to Data Collection
- Survey Methods
- Observation Methods
- Institutional and Organisational Research
- Analysing Data
- The Ethics and Politics of Social Research
- Writing a Research Proposal
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the philosophy and theories of the social sciences
- Demonstrate ability to recognize and use the various types of research methods, in particular discourse analysis, content analysis, observation and survey methods
- Examine and analyse different kinds of data assembled through various research methods
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Communicate their results from individual research in a variety of formats: oral, written and visual
- Develop problem solving skills. Exercise and assessment work will form the main vehicles for the development of problem solving skills
- Understanding and ability to apply and critically evaluate different forms of research methods
- The submission of a comprehensive individual research proposal will be an important vehicle to develop the students’ ability to learn and work independently
- Prepare a research proposal and conduct research
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 300 hours of effort, including lectures (12 hours), tutorials 12 hours), student presentations (6 hours), plus guided personal study amounting to 270 hours in all.
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Assessment
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2 short assignments of 1,000 words:
Outline research proposal 2,500 to 3,000 words:
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40%
60%
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Indicative resources
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- Blanche, M. T. and Durrheim, K. (eds.), (1999) Research in Practice: Applied Methods for the Social Science. Cape Town: University of Cape Town Press.
- De Vaus, D. A., (1996) Surveys in Social Research, Fourth Edition. London: University College London Press.
- Hollis, M., (1994) The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Code
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MFP 212
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Title
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International Management
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Osama Abdelwahab
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Description
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The module is aimed at advancing student’s understanding of management, international management and the impact of cultural variations on management issues. It is concerned especially with cross-cultural management styles including the principles of management and organisational behaviour and work motivation in Islam; and with the impact of cultural variations on management functions
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- The Nature and Scope of Management.
- Theories of Management and Managerial Functions.
- Cultural Impact on Management and Decision Making. International Management Styles.
- Interpretations and Attitudes across Cultures.
- Status and Hierarchy in Different Cultures.
- Negotiation across Cultures.
- Principles of Management in Islam.
- Islamic Management Styles.
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Appreciate and understand the nature of culture and cross-cultural management, emphasizing on the impact of culture on business practices and organization
- Develop skills to improve communication with individuals from different cultures, with the aim of enhancing management skills in multicultural environments
- Develop cross-cultural negotiation skills with business people of different origins, determined by specific cultural/national contexts
- Understand the key issues and theories in international management and Islamic management styles
- Apply their understanding of cultural and cross-cultural constructs to develop a comprehensive and integrated approach to management issues
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Communicate the results from their individual research and empirical studies in a variety of formats: oral, written and visual
- Case studies, exercises and assessment work will form the main vehicles for the development of problem solving skills. Interactive discussions of articles and case studies will enhance this experience.
- Gain an insight into global human resource management issues
- Exercise cross-cultural abilities through real-life communication and negotiation practices
- This module will develop the students understanding and ability to apply and critically evaluate theoretical and empirical tools of management research
- Enhance the concepts of cultural diversity, change and relativism to appreciate the values of tolerance and pluralism
- The submission of a comprehensive individual assignment will be an important vehicle to develop the students ability to learn and work independently
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Delivery
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Case studies, exercises and assessment work will form the main vehicles for the development of problem solving skills. Interactive discussions of articles and case studies will enhance this experience
Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (18 hours), seminars (4 hours), and tutorials (4 hours) plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words
Examination (2 hours)
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60%
40%
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Indicative resources
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- Ali, Abbas J., (2005) Islamic Perspectives on Management and Organization. Cheltenham: Edaward Elgar.
- Chen, M., (2004) Asian Management Systems. Second Edition. London: Thomson.
- Deresky, Helen., (2000) International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures. Third Edition. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall; London: Prentice Hall International.
- Faridi, F. R., (1995) Islamic Principles of Business Organisation and Management. New Delhi: Qazi Publication.
- Fatehi, Kamal., (1996) International Management: A Cross-Cultural and Functional Perspective. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall.
- Hodgetts, Richard M. and Luthans, Fred., (2000) International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behaviour. Fourth Edition. Boston; London: Irwin McGraw-Hill.
- Israel, Khaliq Ahmad Mod and Sadeq, AbulHassan M., (2001) Ethics in Business and Management: Islamic and Mainstream Approaches. Asean Academic Press.
- Mead, Richard., (2005) International Management: Cross Cultural Dimensions. Oxford: Blackwell.
- Redding, G. and Stening, B.W. (eds.), (2003) Cross-Cultural Management. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
- Schermerhorn, John R., (2002) Management. Seventh Edition. New York: Wiley
- Tayeb, Monir (ed.), (2003) International Management: Theories and Practices. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.
- Tjosvold, D. and Laung, K. (eds.), (2003) Cross-Cultural Management: Foundations and Future. Aldershot: Ashgate.
Journals:
- Harvard Business Review
- International Journal of Human Resource Management
- Journal of International Business Studies
- Journal of Business Ethics
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Code
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MFP 214
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Title
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Financial Systems: Markets And Institutions
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Seif Tag El Din
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Description
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The aim of this module is to furnish the student with a coherent background on the financial environment in the developed world. While reference to alternative Islamic standing is important, the primary objective is to develop the student's cognitive skills to critically explain the main forces impacting upon the World financial and banking systems of typically advanced economies. Attention will be focused mainly upon the British and U.S. systems and regulatory experiences
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
|
- Introduction to financial markets: basic functions; types of markets and profiles; financial instruments
- General structure of financial markets: role of information asymmetry and transaction costs in shaping financial markets, common features among financial intermediaries; activity of investment market specialists
- Financial institutions: retail banking, investment banking, mutual funds, insurance companies and pension funds
- The theory of financial regulation; different schools of thought; alternative schemes of banking regulation
- International financial markets (IFM): evolution of IFMs, modern foreign exchange markets, implications to monetary policy. Islamic implications
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Acquire basic knowledge of the modern financial environment, its structure, operation and change potentials
- Understand the functioning of different financial intermediaries with special emphasis on the banking institutions
- Critically analyse the impact of informal asymmetry and transaction costs on the structure, operations and regulatory framework of developed financial markets and institutions
- Appreciate the importance of prudent financial market and banking sector regulation
- Identify the economic forces which underlie the prevalence of debt-based financial systems over pure equity-based interest-free financial system as advocated in Islamic Economics
- Contribute to the current dialogue on financial market development and banking regulation
- Understand the theory of financial regulation; different schools of thought; alternative schemes of banking regulation
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Simplify apparently complex financial systems and institutional structures in terms of clearly identifiable economic forces
- Assess the efficiency of financial markets in terms of economic information and transaction costs
- Perceive the needed regulatory role to guard against hidden risks in the performance of alternative financial institutions
- Critically evaluate and objectively appraise financial efficiency for alternative financial systems and institutions
- Contribute to the development of Islamic interest-free financial systems and institutions to meet rising needs in the Muslim world
- Independent working, work organization and clear methodology in research
- Contribute to contemporary dialogue on financial issues at both the theoretical and practical frontiers
- Work closely with others through effective communication and team work spirit
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Delivery
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Lectures, seminars, tutorials, assignment, examination. Each student is expected to participate in 150 hours of effort, including Lectures (6 hours), Seminars (9 hours), Tutorials (3 hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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Examination (2 hours)
One assignment of 5,000 words
Seminar presentation
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30%
60%
10%
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Indicative resources
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Further references and periodical articles will be provided to the students with lecture outline handouts
- Bayne, Michael R. and Dennis W. Jansen W, (1995) Money Banking and Financial Markets: an economic approach,Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston, Toronto etc.
- Blake, David, (2000) Financial Market Analysis, John Wily and Sons Ltd.
- Chapra, Umar and Habib Ahmed, (2002) Corporate Governance in Islamic financial institutions, IRTI, IDB, Jeddah.
- Edwin, H. Neave, (1998) Financial systems: principles and organisation, London: Routledge.
- Fabozzi, Frank J. (ed.) , Financial Instruments, John Wily & Sons Inc.,
- Gough, Leo, (1995) How The Stock Market Really Works, FT: Pitman Publishing.
- Howell, Peter and Bain, Keith, (2004) Financial Markets and Institutions, FT:Prentice-Hall.
- Mishkin, Fredric S & Stanley G. Eakins, (2000) Financial Markets and Institutions, Addison Wiley.
- Pilbeam, Keith, (1998) Finance and Financial Markets, Palgrave.
- Spencer, Peter D., The Structure and Regulation of Financial Markets, Oxford University Press, 2000.
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Code
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MFP 216
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Title
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Major Trends in Muslim Thought – Islamic Theology and Philosophy
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Tutor(s)
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Sheikh Michael Mumisa
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Description
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The aim of this module is to examine the different patterns of thought among prominent Muslim theologians and philosophers on the Islamic theological issues which emerged from the socio-politico and cultural changes in the Muslim society after the death of the Prophet Muhammad; to analyse the methodology devised among theologians and philosophers
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- Historical reasons for the emergence of different sects in Islam
- The theological issues on the position of revelation and reason
- Free will and predestination
- God’s justice and action, God’s attributes
- The notion of faith (iman)
- The origins of Islamic philosophy
- The impact of Greek-Hellenistic philosophy
- Metaphysics prophecy
- Morality
- Epistemology
- Position of man’s soul
- Politics
- Illumination philosophy; current debates on apostasy; unity and schism in Muslim society
- Violence
- Human rights
- Future trends of Islamic philosophy
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Learning outcomes
|
Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the system of theological and philosophical thoughts in the Islamic tradition
- Understand the originality of Islamic philosophy
- Recognise the methodology used by theologians and philosophers to solve the intellectual and societal problems
- Recognise and distinguish the specific characteristics in the two subjects
- Know how to use relevant information in different contexts.
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Converse with others with different modes of thinking
- Assemble, organize and utilise evidence, data and information
- Develop analytical tools and the potential to solve different forms of problems
- Have structure, coherence and clarity of oral and written expression
- Demonstrate empathy and resourcefulness in the body of knowledge
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (6 hours), seminars (6 hours), tutorials (3 hours), student presentations (3 hours), plus guided personal
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000
Seminar presentation
Course work (short assignments)
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Griffin, David., (1998)God and Religion in a Post Modern World, Albany.
- Al-Shahrastani, (1934) Kitab al- Milal wa al-Nihall, Ed. Alfred Guillume, London: OUP.
- Mac Donald, Duncan B. (1985) Development of Muslim Theology, Jurisprudence and Constitutional Theory,. Lahore: 1964.
- Mohammad Arkoun., (1989) Retninking Islam: Common Questions and Uncommon Answers, Boulders: 1989.
- Martin, Richard C., Woodward, Mark, and Atmaja, Dwi S. (2003) Defenders of Reason in Islam, Oxford.
- Nasr, Seyyed Hossein and Leaman, Oliver (eds), (1996) History of Islamic Philosophy, London.
Journals:
- Alvgarh: Journal of Islamic Philosophy
- Journal of Philosophy and Religion
- Prajna Vihara: The Journal of Philosophy and Religion
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Code
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MFP 217
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Title
|
Major Trends in Muslim Thought- Tasawwuf
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Tutor(s)
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Skeikh Michael Mumisa
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Description
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The module aims to examine the origins of Sufism in Islam; to analyse the special features in Sufism; to explore the different forms of Sufism as currently practised in the Muslim world today
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Cat points
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15
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Prerequisites
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None
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Restrictions
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None
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Content Summary
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- The origins of Sufism
- The universality of Sufism
- The Qur’an and Sunnah on spirituality
- The Messenger, the heart, the doctrine, the method, the exclusiveness of Sufism
- Sufism as practised in the different parts of the Muslim World
- Sufism and the crisis of modern man
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module students should be able to:
- Understand the patterns of ideas and practices in Sufism from the beginning of its development until today
- Understand the different methodologies developed in the discipline of Sufism
- Recognise the authentic and popular literatures in Tasawwuf
- Develop the ability to utilise Tasawwuf concepts and translating them into action
Skills
By the end of the module students should have developed skills to enable them to:
- Communicate with others in exchanging different opinions
- Have the capacity to gather, organize and utilize evidence, data and information
- Acquire analytical ability and the determination to settle some of the spiritual problems in society
- Have structure, coherence and clarity of oral and written expression
- Demonstrate empathy and resourcefulness in the body of knoeledge
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Delivery
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Each student should participate in 150 hours of effort, including lectures (6hours), seminars (6hours), tutorials (3 hours), student presentations (3hours), plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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One assignment of 5,000 words
Seminar presentation
Two short assignments
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60%
10%
30%
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Indicative resources
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- Annmarie Schmemel, (1975) Mystical Dimensions of Islam, The University of North Carolina Press.
- al-Hujwiri, Kashf al- Mahjub,(1976) translated by R.A.Nicholson. London.
- Seyyed Hossein Nasr, (1977) Sufi Essays,. New York.
- Sayyid Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, (1997) The Meaning of Happiness in Islam, Kuala Lumpur.
- W. Montgomery Watt. (1953) The Faith and Practice of al-Ghazali, London.
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Code
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MFP 397
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Title
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Dissertation (Islamic Studies)
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Farid El Shayyal
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Description
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The aim of this module is to give students an in-depth knowledge of research in a particular area relating to Islamic and related studies, and to help them to exercise the knowledge and skills they gained from the Research Methodology in Social Sciences course. The dissertation requires the student to evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and use appropriate research methodology to produce a paper of approximately 18,000 words. The dissertation may be either empirical or literature based depending on the topic chosen.
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Cat points
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60
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Status
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Core module for MA in Islamic Studies
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Prerequisites
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120 taught modules
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Corequisites
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Core module for MA in Islamic Studies
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Restrictions
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Completed and achieved 120 credits from taught modules
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Content Summary
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In achieving these objectives, the module will be structured as follows:
Part1: Students will be allocated a supervisor, who will normally have some expertise in the subject and will negotiate a timetable for supervision of the dissertation
Part 2: Submission of the dissertation
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
Students should be able to:
- Produce a self-managed, analytical and scholarly study of an appropriate topic
- Understand how research is conducted in a particular area relating to Islamic Studies
- Demonstrate mastery of the chosen topic area
- Utilise appropriate research methods and techniques acquired through the programme
- Present findings and arrive at valid judgements
Skills
- Clearly stated and feasible objectives
- Extensive and relevant literature review, showing critical awareness related to the issues within the topic
- Contribute to a critical/analytical study of contemporary Muslim situations and what role Islam plays in society
- The use of appropriate methodology using best practice and imagination
- Confidence in exploring new challenges faced by Muslim in a modern secular world and provides some directions through a piece of research leading to publication in a suitable journal.
- A clearly structured and written major piece of academic writing presenting clarity of results
These skills will be demonstrated as a result of the processes undergone in completion of the dissertation, Each will be demonstrated to a greater or lesser extent dependant upon the topic chosen.
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Delivery
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Each student will attend a Research Methodology module after which a proposal will be submitted and students will then participate in 600 hours of effort, including supervision and advice (15 hours) plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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A dissertation (15,000-18,000 words) on a topic relating to Islamic Studies.
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Indicative resources
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The tutors are expected to help the students to prepare a bibliography containing the necessary and important studies in the subject matter.
- Blanche, M.T., and Durrheim, K. (eds.), (1999) Research in Practice: Applied Methods for the Social Sciences, Cape Town: University of Cape Town Press.
- De Vaus, D. A., (1996) Surveys in Social Research, Fourth Edition, London: University College London Press.
- Hollis, M., (1994) The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Code
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MFP 399
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Title
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Dissertation (Muslim Community Studies)
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Tutor(s)
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Dr Ataullah Siddiqui
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Description
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The aim of this module is to give students an in-depth knowledge of research in a particular area relating to Islamic and related studies, and to help them to exercise the knowledge and skills they gained from the Research Methodology in Social Sciences course. The dissertation requires the student to evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and use appropriate research methodology to produce a paper of approximately 18, ooo words. The dissertation may be either empirical or literature based depending on the topic chosen.
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Cat points
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60
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Prerequisites
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120 credits from taught modules
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Restrictions
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Completed and achieved 120 credits from taught modules
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Content Summary
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In achieving these objectives, the module will be structured as follows:
Part 1: Students will be allocated a supervisor, who will normally have some expertise in the subject and will negotiate a timetable for supervision of the dissertation.
Part 2. Submission of the dissertation
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
- Produce a self-managed, analytical and scholarly study of an appropriate topic
- Understand how research is conducted in a particular area relating to Muslim Community Studies
- Demonstrate mastery of the chosen topic area
- Utilise appropriate research methods and techniques acquired through the programme
- Present findings and arrive at valid judgements
Skills
- Clearly stated and feasible objectives
- Extensive and relevant literature review, showing critical awareness related to the issues within the topic
- Ability to contribute to a critical/analytical study of the contemporary Muslim situation and what role Islam plays in society.
- The use of appropriate methodology using best practice and imagination
- Confidence in exploring new challenges faced by Muslims in a modern secular world and provide some directions through a piece of research leading to publication in a suitable journal.
- A clearly structured and well written piece of academic writing presenting clarity of results
These skills will be demonstrated as a result of the processes undergone in completion of the dissertation. Each will be demonstrated to a greater or lesser extent dependant upon the topic chosen.
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Delivery
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Each student will attend a Research Methodology module after which a proposal will be submitted and participate in 600 hours of effort, including supervision and advice (15 hours) plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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Dissertation of between 15,000 – 18,000 words.
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Indicative resources
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The tutors are expected to help the students to prepare a bibliography containing the necessary and important studies in the subject matter.
- Blanche, M. T., and Durrheim, K., (eds.), (1999) Research in Practice: Applied Methods for the Social Sciences, Cape Town: University of Cape Town Press.
- De Vaus, D.A., (1996) Surveys in Social Research, Forth Edition, London: University College London Press.
- Hollis, M., (1994) The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Code
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MFP 398
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Title
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Dissertation (Islamic Banking, Finance and Management
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Tutor(s)
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Dr. Seif Tag El Din
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Description
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The aim of this module is to give students an in-depth knowledge of research in a particular area relating to Islamic and related studies, and to help them to exercise the knowledge and skills they gained from the Research Methodology in Social Sciences course. The dissertation requires the student to evaluate and synthesise relevant literature and use appropriate research methodology to produce a paper of approximately 18,000 words. The dissertation may be either empirical or literature based depending on the topic chosen.
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Cat points
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60
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Status
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Core module for MA in Islamic Banking, Finance and Management
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Prerequisites
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120 credits from taught modules
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Corequisites
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Core module
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Restrictions
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Completed and achieved 120 credits from taught modules
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Content Summary
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In achieving these objectives, the module will be structured as follows:
Part 1: Students will be allocated a supervisor, who will normally have some expertise in the subject and will negotiate a timetable for the supervision of the dissertation
Part 2. Submission of the dissertation
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge and Understanding
Students should be able to:
- Produce a self-managed, analytical and scholarly study of an appropriate topic
- Understand how research is conducted in a particular area relating to Islamic Banking, Finance and Management.
- Demonstrate mastery of the chosen topic area
- Utilise appropriate research methods and techniques acquired through the programme
- Present findings and arrive at valid judgements
Skills
- Application of numerical techniques
- Analysing and problem-solving
- Extensive and relevant literature review, showing critical awareness related to the issues within the topic
- Independent working and learning
- The use of appropriate methodology using best practice and imagination
- Confidence in exploring new challenges faced by those involved in the development and practice of Islamic Finance and provide some direction through a piece of research leading to publication in a suitable journal.
- A clearly structured and written major piece of academic writing presenting clarity of results
These skills will be demonstrated as a result of the processes undergone in completion of the dissertation. Each will be demonstrated to a greater or lesser extent dependant upon the topic chosen.
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Delivery
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Each student will attend a Research Methodology module after which a proposal will be submitted and students will then participate in 600 hours of effort, including advice and supervision (15 hours) plus guided personal study
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Assessment
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Dissertation of between 15,000 – 18,000 words.
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Indicative resources
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The tutors are expected to help the students to prepare a bibliography containing the necessary and important studies in the subject matter.
- Blanche, M. T., and Durrheim, K., (eds.), (1999) Research in Practice: Applied Methods for the Social Sciences, Cape Town: University of Cape Town Press.
- De Vaus, D.A., (1996) Surveys in Social Research, Forth Edition, London: University College London Press.
- Hollis, M., (1994) The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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