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REL-1004: Judaism and islam Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Compulsory subject for students on the bachelor programme in Religious Studies. | Contents
The cource gives an introduction to the roots and history of Judaism, with emphasis on sources such as the Bible, rabbinical writings, and Jewish philosophy and theology from the Middle Ages and modern times. In addition, the course examines central issues such as the Creation, the relationship between God and Israel (e.g. the law, election of the chosen people) and the Messiah. Other issues to be discussed include modern forms of Judaism, such as reformed, orthodox and conservative practices, as well as themes such as ethics, women and Zionism.
In addition, the course offers and introductin to the sources of Islam and the religions origins and growth, including theological and philosophical debates that have had a formative influence on the development of Islam. Today, Islam is dominated by two great traditions, Sunni and Shia. The curriculum gives examples of the beliefs and practices of these traditions, as well as characteristics of Sufism (mysticism). The study of Islam will additionally provede a brief insight into Islam in the north. Central aspects of the course include methodological and theoretical challenges linked to a scientific religious approach to Judaism and Islam. | Form of teaching
Lectures/16 hours. | Assessment
A system of continuous assessment (Norwegian: mappeevaluering). The final course grade will take into account the student''s progress throughout the semester, based on various assessed elements, which may include a semester dissertation, a home essay, an oral examination, or a written paper sat under examination conditions, plus miccellaneous tests.
Grading: A-E=pass, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Examination semester
Autumn | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Contact person/lecturer
Hans Petter Clemetsen | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Language of instruction
Norwegian.
However, it is possible to apply the department in good time before semester-start for lecturing and/or individual tutoring in English.
| Homepage
http://uit.no/religion/1990/5
| Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=REL-1004-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
NB: Skrivekurs mandager kl. 14:15-16 uke 38, 39 og 40 dvs. 19.september - 3. oktober. Rom kommer senere
Orienteringsmøte mandag 22. august kl 10:15. Rom B-1004
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Kristin Joachimsen
Responsible teacher:NFR-stip. Ingvild Flaskerud | | Forelesninger | Undervisning tirsdager kl 10:15-12 uke 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 og 48.
NB: Veiledningsgruppe med faglærer i uke 38 og 46 kl 12:15-14
Første gang: tirsdag 23. august
Uke 34
Teach.Period:23.08.2005 to06.09.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 38: NB: Veiledningsgruppe med faglærer 12:15-14
Teach.Period:20.09.2005 to20.09.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to14:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 42
Teach.Period:18.10.2005 to18.10.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 44
Teach.Period:01.11.2005 to01.11.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 46: NB: Veiledningsgruppe med faglærer 12:15-14
Teach.Period:15.11.2005 to15.11.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to14:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 48
Teach.Period:29.11.2005 to29.11.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 36
Teach.Period:06.09.2005 to06.09.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 40
Teach.Period:04.10.2005 to04.10.2005
Tirsdag 10:15 to12:00
C 1007 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Foreleser F.aman. Kristin Joachimsen
Foreleser NFR-stip. Ingvild Flaskerud
Duration:1 semester | | Seminar | Seminar fredager kl 10:15-12. Uke 35, 37, 39, 41.
Uke 35
Teach.Period:30.08.2005 to27.09.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to14:00
C 1006 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 37
Teach.Period:13.09.2005 to13.09.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to14:00
C 1006 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 39
Teach.Period:27.09.2005 to27.09.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to14:00
C 1006 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Uke 41
Teach.Period:11.10.2005 to11.10.2005
Tirsdag 12:15 to14:00
C 1006 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
| | Eksamen | Eksamen vil bli gitt som mappeevaluering med to semesteroppgaver á 5 sider.
Første oppgave utleveres i ekspedisjonen på SV-fak 12. september kl 9:30. Innlevering 17.oktober. Andre oppgave utleveres samme sted mandag 31. oktober, innlevering 5. desember. Sensur mandag 19. desember.
Det vil bli tilbudt skrivekurs, samt veiledningsseminar med individuell tilbakemelding.
Duration:1 semester |
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