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Engaging with the Sharia: History and Contemporary Issues
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Workshop Date: | 2010-04-17 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-19 |
| Announcement ID: |
174213 |
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Engaging with the Sharia: History and Contemporary Issues
12 hours SRA CPD credit available on this course
Date: Saturdays, 17 & 24 April, 2010
Deadline: 14 April, 2010
Course Fee (non CPD): £200 / £120; (Full / concessionary)
Course Fee (12 CPD points): £500
What is Sharia? How has it evolved? Should it play any role in society today? Why do
some people fear it and others embrace it? What are some of the key legal issues
across various Muslim contexts?
These and many other questions will be discussed in this thought-provoking two day
course. You will have the opportunity to engage with renowned scholars to explore
the historical evolution of Muslim legal traditions and contemporary debates about
the relevance of Shari'a. The course will also examine issues of personal law, human
rights, gender and minorities. This course promises to be a profound learning
experience for anyone with an interest in law, Muslim cultures and contemporary
debates.
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Nida Siddiqui
Unit Coordinator
The Aga Khan University - Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
210 Euston Road|London NW1 2DA
Tel: +44 (0)20 7380 3800| Fax: +44 (0)20 7380 3830|
Email: nida.kamal@aku.edu
Visit the website at http://www.aku.edu/ismc/shortcourses
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