Islamic Law
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Module Code |
LA7065 |
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ECTS weighting |
10 |
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Semester/term taught |
2 |
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Lecturer |
Professor Neville Cox |
With the increasing Islamic population both in Ireland and globally, the study of Islamic law is both timely and interesting. In this module, we consider first the sources and history of Sharia law and the implications of the operation of a system which derives its authority from an omnipotent and infallible God. We also consider the geographical reach of Islamic law and the various ways in which it is applied in different jurisdictions. We then turn to consider two ‘hot topics’ in so far as Islamic law is concerned namely the relationship between Islamic law and modern conceptions of International Human Rights and, more briefly, the concept of Islamic finance, that is, the efforts to try to create new and innovative methods of engaging in global commerce which are compliant with Sharia Law.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Critically assess the sources and history and nature of Islamic Law
- Identify and critically examine the legal issues arising in respect of a range of factual scenarios connected to the application of Islamic Law within the field of international law
- Identify and evaluate the interplay between Islamic Law and International Human Rights Law
- Appraise and evaluate the difficulties emerging from the operation of Islamic Finance Law
- Apply critical analysis and problem-solving skills and techniques to different essay questions based on material covered in the module.
Assessment:
- Essay 1 - 80%
- Participation in Online Discussion Forum (Blackboard) - 20%