Subject Code
REL
Course Number
318
Course Title
Islamic Law
Course Description
This course studies Islam through a legal lens. We explore the main sources of the Shari'a, and study examples of each in the spheres of ritual, criminal, family, and civil law. We also examine how tensions between law, morality, pragmatism, custom, and politics spur Islamic legal development.
Grading Basis
OPT - Student Option
Add Consent
No Special Consent Required
Units
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Repeatable
No