This course provides postgraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of Muslim Historiography, its theories, definitions, and concepts across various periods. Students will analyze the significance of studying history in relation to Muslims and humanity, familiarize themselves with key texts, and internalize inherent ideas. The course explores classical, medieval, and contemporary perspectives, including the Muslims' conception of history, the development of historiography schools, and the contributions of figures like Ibn Khaldun. It aims to equip students with scholarly thinking about Islamic Historiography.
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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
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Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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A structured 13-week journey through the course content
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Review key definitions and concepts from Module 1, focusing on the Qur'anic perspective on history.
Create a comparative chart outlining the schools of historiography in Madinah and Iraq (Module 2, Unit 1).
Focus on Ibn Khaldun's key ideas and contributions, especially his cyclical theory of history (Module 2, Unit 3).
Study the methodologies of selected Muslim historiographers (Module 3), noting their unique approaches and influences.
Compare and contrast Islamic and Western perspectives on historiography (Module 4), identifying key areas of convergence and divergence.
Practice essay questions related to the tutor-marked assignments, focusing on clear articulation and evidence-based arguments.
Create timelines of key events and figures discussed in the course to aid memorization and contextual understanding.
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