76005 Islamic Law
6cp; distanceRequisite(s): ( 70616 Australian Constitutional Law OR (70110 Introduction to Law AND (76006c Public International Law OR 70108c Public International Law)))
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Description
The aim of this subject is to provide an introduction to Islamic law in theory and its practice as implemented in the modern world. Topics covered include:
- jurisprudence – studies the origins and development of Islamic law, current issues such as codification and modernisation, and application of these principles in modern Muslim countries such as Malaysia and Pakistan
- family law and inheritance – examines the rules regarding marriage and divorce, custody of children and maintenance, the importance of the extended family, and developments in family planning law
- commercial, property and banking law – explores new developments in these fields and looks at the model of an Islamic bank. Intellectual Property law is also considered.
- criminal law and evidence – probes the classification of crimes, prescribed and discretionary punishments and evidence required for conviction, and Islamic law in Australia; considers the debates and complexities surrounding the formalisation of shari'ah (Islamic law) in Australia.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Commonwealth-supported students: view subject fees at Fees Search: Commonwealth-supported
- Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research
- International students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to International Fees Search
- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Access conditions
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