Abstract

This subject addresses Islamic theology (usul ad-din) as the foundational discipline in Islamic faith and its intellectual discourse. It covers the Islamic concept of God and related matters from the perspectives of differing theological schools fundamental to the study of Islamic theology. This subject also discusses the development of Islamic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Definition of Islamic theology and its scopeDevelopment of Islamic theology in Islamic historyOutline of influential schools of theology in early Islamic historyConcept of God according to Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of theologyThe doctrine of acquisition (kasb) according to Ash'ari and Maturidi schools of theologyProphethood according to Ash'ari and Maturidi schools … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Engagement and Participation
2. Online Quizzes
3. Essay
4. Exam

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to describe and analyse the main Islamic theological topics and their scope;
2.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of God in Islamic theology;
3.
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of prophethood in Islamic theology;
4.
be able to articulate an understanding of the concepts related to afterlife in Islamic theology;
5.
be able to articulate a critical understanding of differences between the main Islamic theological schools; and
6.
be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills.

Assumed knowledge

ISL100