Learning Outcomes

Knowledge
On completion of this module, the successful student will be able to:

• Critically write about different viewpoints on those verses of the Qur’an dealing with eschatology. (A2, A3)
• Collect and summarize the Qur’anic concept of the evolution of the human soul after death. (A1, A6)

Skills
This module will call for successful student to:

• Critically assess some doctrinal implications of the verses about the afterlife and its comparison with a similar concept from one other religion. (B2, B4, C5)
• Critically provide arguments to engage in comparative study of the subject. (B6, C1, C2, C5, D3, D6)

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy

Alongside lectures and seminars, students will also be expected to undertake individual study in preparation for lectures, and as further reading required for the submission of their essay.

Assessment Mode

Formative Assessment:
Questions arising from lectures form the basis formative assessment, through small group discussions leading the development of exegetical skills. Tutorial time enables Tutors to give constructive feedback to student on the preparation and development of their comparative studies, tutorials will not be assessed but will form part of the formative learning process. This should help develop students’ learning and enhance their final submission. Additionally, revision sessions are arranged that will cover topics in preparation for exams, providing constructive formative feedback to students.

Summative Assessment:
Assessment is by a comparative study and written examination. The comparative study will require students to write an essay of 1,500 words that demonstrates a critical understanding of an eschatological concept as explained by the Qur’an and its comparison with a similar concept from one other religion (Outcomes 3, 4). The 2 hour written examination will take place at the end of the module (1, 2).

Assessment Weighting
Comparative Study: 40%
Written examination: 60%