This module focuses on the main classical philosophical, theological as well as jurisprudential sources dealing with the question of governance in Islamic thought. It provides students with the opportunity to study various Muslim theories on governance and political theories in Islamic history, the ongoing debates and tension between Islamic theology and law, and finally, the contemporary theories on governance of the other. This module enables students to appreciate a variety of voices and arguments about the subject, from a range of classic Muslim jurists and theologians to the voices of the modern Muslim thinkers. Critical engagement and evaluation of the thoughts of both traditionalists and modernists/postmodernists on governance also is a major part of this module.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Identify the main classic philosophical, theological and jurisprudential sources dealing with the question of governance, public law and political theories in Islam.
Critically appreciate a variety of voices and arguments from a range of classical jurists and theologians and the voices of the contemporary Muslim thinkers.
Evaluate with precision arguments of both traditionalists and modernists/postmodernists on the classical theories on governance, public law and political theories.
