This course provides an introduction to the history, texts and cultural contexts for the development of Islamic civilisation from its origins in the Arabian peninsula to the present. Sources examined include the Qur’an and the Ahadith, Islamic art and architecture, and literature of the Middle East. Part 1 of the course focuses on the basic tenets of Islamic thinking through the study of primary texts. Part 2 presents an introduction to Islam in its contemporary forms.

How to apply

Applications can be made in person on Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, room 5037, level 5 of the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19 September 2012.

Fee

Part 1 €150

Part 2 €150

Both parts €259

For security reasons payment should be by cheque/draft/postal money order only, made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. A concession rate is available to second and third level students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension. Those paying in two instalments must make the second payment by Friday, 11 January 2013.

Date

Teaching in Michaelmas term commences during the week beginning 24 September 2012 and in Hilary term during the week beginning 14 January 2013. Please note this is a day-time course.

Duration

The course runs for a total of twenty-two weeks in two parts. Part 1 runs through Michaelmas term; part 2 runs through Hilary term.

Further information

Contact: Zuleika Rodgers, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 2229, email: rodgersz@tcd.ie