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Compulsory Module 1: Genesis and Exegesis of Written Sources in the Present Day (8 ECTS-Credits, 4h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students are able to distinguish between contemporary approaches to Qur'anic exegesis, critically evaluate them and apply them to selected passages of the text while adhering to scholarly standards. They acquire highly specialised knowledge in contemporary hadith research and hermeneutics and are able to analyse and contextualise hadith texts in a research-led and problem-oriented manner.
Compulsory Module 2: Religious Teachings and Islam in Everyday Life (7 ECTS-Credits, 4h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to critically reflect on and evaluate aspects of the doctrine and practice of faith and, following this, develop integrative models that are applicable in a plural and secular society. They are able to develop innovative approaches to current socio-social challenges and problems, taking into account relevant aspects of Islamic law.
Compulsory Module 3: Interreligious Dialogue in the Context of Cultural and Religious Diversity (5 ECTS-Credits, 3h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are able to identify and present points of connection and differences to other religious traditions, especially with regard to interreligious dialogue.
They can communicate Islamic theological contents and concepts in plural contexts in written as well as oral argumentative form. They are able to work on exemplary topics from an interreligious perspective.
Compulsory Module 4: Philosophy of Science and Research Methods (7 ECTS-Credits, 4h)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an integrative understanding of scientific-theoretical questions and special topics in the theological disciplines. They are able to identify different scientific theoretical approaches in Islamic thought, to critically assess them and to transform them in a solution-oriented way.
They can present, apply and further develop concepts and methods of theological and religious education research in writing and orally.
Compulsory Module 5: Islamic Education and Islam in Europe (6 ECTS-Credits, 4h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students will be able to analyse and critically evaluate Islamic culture, history and science in Europe from an Islamic-theological perspective and reflect on developments in a contemporary pluralistic context. They are able to critically discuss the central actors and institutions of Islamic education in Europe with regard to their understanding of theology and education as well as their social commitment.
Compulsory Module 6: Islamic Ethics and Community Education (7 ECTS-Credits,4h)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are able to analyse and reflect on current ethical issues from an Islamic theological perspective and to develop innovative and integrative approaches to solutions for the various areas of ethics. They can further develop specific community education concepts in relation to the context.
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Compulsory Module 7: Interdisciplinary Skills (20 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: The prerequisites specified in the respective curricula are to be met.
Learning Outcome: Students have the competence to engage constructively, responsibly and with the necessary sensitivity for gender aspects in a scientific discourse beyond the boundaries of their own discipline.
Compulsory Module 8: Conception of the Master¿s Thesis (2,5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: The students are able to write a brief description of the content of the planned Master's Thesis (synopsis), outline a time schedule and conclude a written Master's Thesis agreement.
Compulsory Module 9: Master¿s Thesis Defence (2,5 ECTS-Credits)
(no courses)
Prerequisites for registration: positive evaluation of all other compulsory and elective modules as well as the Master's Thesis
Learning Outcome: The students are able to reflect on the Master's Thesis in the overall context of the master's programme; the focus is on theoretical understanding, methodological principles, communicating the results of the Master's Thesis and presentation skills.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).