LAWS 6518 Introduction to Islamic Law

  • Asian Studies Graduate Certificate
  • SCHOOL OF LAW

Course Credits: 3
Asian Studies Graduate Certificate


Catalog Description

Examines the Formative Era of Islamic Law, through its sources and methodologies. Examines the Established Era of the Schools of Law including differences between Sunni and Shiite Islamic Law. Examines human rights, terrorism, political Islam, women's rights and rights of religious minorities, criminal law, and finance law, and the growing role of fundamentalism in these areas. Examines the relevance of Islam and Islamic law in today's world.


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