This course provides a broad introduction to the history, texts and cultural contexts that have guided the development of Islamic civilisations from their origins in the Arabian peninsula to their present dispersion throughout the world. We will study the Qur’an and the Ahadith in some depth and will also consider relevant examples of Islamic art and architecture, and literature. The first part of the course focuses on engaging basic tenets within Islamic thinking through the study of primary texts and artefacts. In part two of the course we will use this knowledge to analyse and better understand Islam in its contemporary forms.

Lecturer

Professor Roja Fazaeli

How to apply

Applications can be made in person on Thursday, 19 September 2013, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, room 5042, level 5 of the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19 September 2013.

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 no later than Friday, 10 January 2014.

Date

Teaching in the first semester commences during the week beginning 23 September 2013 and in the second semester during the week beginning 13 January 2014. 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 the first semester; part 2 runs through the second semester.

Further information

Contact: Sinéad Dixon, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1451, email: nmes@tcd.ie