Studying Islam
By: Clinton Bennett.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780826495501; 9780826483591
Subjects: Islam -- Study and teaching
Description: "This volume in the Studying World Religions series is an essential guide to the study of the Islamic faith. Clearly structured to cover all the major areas of study, including historical foundations, scripture, society, thought, ethics, rituals, spirituality and aesthetics, this is the ideal study aid for those approaching Islam for the first time. Rather than attempting to cover all the material, the critical and methodological issues that students need to grasp in the study of Islam - and religion in general - are drawn out, and the major contemporary debates explored. With helpful suggestions for further study, pointing students towards material such as primary sources (scriptures), films and novels and including ideas for teaching, discussion topics and exercises, Studying Islam is the perfect companion for the fledgling student of Islam."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: studying Islam:  identifying issues; title: Seminal personality and scripture; title: Community dimension and social involvement; title: Conceptual framework and ethics; title: Rituals and spirituality; title: Aesthetics/material direction; title: References.