Course Structure
| Study Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | 8 Lessons |
| Start Date | 7 January 2025 |
| End Date | 25 February 2025 |
| Day | Tuesdays |
| Time | 11:30 - 13:00 | Calgary 13:30 - 15:00 | New York 18:30 - 20:00 | London (GMT)* 22:30 - 00:00 | Dubai 00:00 - 01:30 | Mumbai 02:30 - 04:00 | Singapore |
| Cost | Free |
| Instructor | Ustadh Jamie B. Turner |
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Textbook |
In-house resources will be shared |
All lesson recordings available on-demand!
This 8 lesson course is designed to introduce students to the field of religious epistemology, with a focus on its connections with the great intellectual traditions of Sunni Islam. Students will explore what in general religious epistemology is and why it is relevant and important for theology and philosophy today - especially in da’wa. They will delve into the specifics of Islamic epistemology that include learning about the Qur’anic perspective on knowledge, its knowledge vocabulary, aims and valid source; the role of Prophet Muhammad as a paradigm exemplar of a knower; how knowledge is authorised, maintained and constructed within specific conditions of a community of knowers; the relationship between faith and reason in Islam and some new and emerging views by contemporary Muslim scholars. Students will also explore how Islamic scholars and thinkers throughout the pre-modern period explained the relationship between natural theology and epistemology and the role of reason, intuition or conscience in shaping knowledge of God.
Topics Covered
| Lesson 1 | Introduction to Religious Epistemology |
| Lesson 2 | Introducing Islamic Epistemology |
| Lesson 3 | Communities of Knowers |
| Lesson 4 | Historical Knowledge |
| Lesson 5 | Kalam Epistemology |
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Lesson 6 |
Natural Theology and Islamic Epistemology |
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Lesson 7 |
Fitra-Based Epistemology |
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Lesson 8 |
Contemporary Issues in Islamic Epistemology |
Learning Outcomes
Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way
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Gain a deeper understanding of the general concepts and nature of religious knowledge, including its sources and methods of acquisition.
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Analyse how the general concepts of religious knowledge are specifically manifested within the Islamic tradition.
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Develop a framework for evaluating and comparing various religious epistemologies across different traditions.
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Appreciate the importance of religious epistemology in shaping Muslim beliefs and their understanding of the world.
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Recognise the role of religious epistemology in influencing and guiding da’wa (Islamic missionary work)
Course Fees
Our courses are free!
(Only *£10 to cover admin fees)
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FAQs
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How long is this course?
This course is based on 8 lessons (1 hour 30 mins each).
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What do I need to access this course?
All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a personal computer, tablet or phone – our online courses are responsive and designed to work across all platforms. We also recommend that you study the courses somewhere quiet so that you can concentrate and get the most out of the rich, helpful information they contain.
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Do I require additional resources?
No. Various course material will be shared during the course.
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Will there be recording available if I miss a class?
Yes. Recordings of each lesson will be posted within a day. All recordings will remain accessible for the academic year.
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Why is there a £10 admin fee?
We're able to offer our courses free of charge (rather than pay £££) as they are largely funded through sponsors and student donations. The inclusion of the small nominal admin fee helps us to counter bots and spam. We do however encourage students to support our cause by becoming a monthly supporter: https://lote.org.uk/donate (UK) https://lote.org.uk/donate-international (Non-UK)
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Will I get a qualification or ijazah?
If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
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I'm not in the UK, does that matter?
No, absolutely not – in fact that’s one of the main reasons we developed our online courses, so that more people from around the world could benefit from our training.
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