Teaching Islam - Couverture souple

Wheeler, Brannon M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195152255 ISBN 13 : 9780195152258

Editeur : Oxford University Press USA, 2003

Synopsis

Despite the importance of Islam in global affairs and the role of Islamic Studies in Religious Studies, little attention has been given to the basic questions of how Islam should be taught. This volume brings together a number of leading scholars of Islamic Studies with rich experience in teaching Islam in a diversity of undergraduate settings, from large public universities to small private colleges. Topics addressed include Islamic law, the Quran, Sufism, women in Islam, Islam in America, and teaching about Islam through Arabic literature and the use of new information technology. Along with providing practical information about structuring courses and assignments, the contributors examine the place of Islamic Studies in the larger theoretical framework of Religious Studies and liberal arts curricula.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The critical role of Islam in global affairs makes it an increasingly valuable part of the undergraduate curriculum. Despite this, very little consideration has been given to methods of teaching Islam. This book brings together leading scholars to offer perspectives on teaching Islam to undergraduates. The contributors draw on a wealth of experience in diverse classroom settings, from large universities to private colleges. They address topics such as Islamic law, the Quran, Sufism, women in Islam and Islam in America, and explore ways of teaching Islam through literature and information technology. While examining the place of Islamic studies within the larger frameworks of religious studies and the liberal arts curriculum, they provide practical guidelines for structuring courses and assignments. Throughout, they aim to combine practical pedagogical concerns with the most up-to-date scholarship.

Revue de presse

Teaching Islam makes a good graduation gift for the aspiring academic in Islamic Studies. (Scott C. Lucas, Journal of Near Eastern Studies)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press USA
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195152255
• ISBN 13: 9780195152258
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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