Description

This course will address the practical as well as theoretical challenges of protecting women's rights under Shariah Law as it is practiced in Nigeria and beyond. The course will explore the tensions between Rule of Law and Rule of the Law in Shariah States; the question as to whether basic human rights, as defined by international standards, are protected. The outcomes of this course will be a 'white paper' by students on the dialectics of justice and Shariah.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 15 students. Instructor's permission required.
Open to BTI Students: Yes

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Fall 2011
Mon 12pm-2pm
Andover Hall Room 118

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	African and African American Religious Studies Islamic Studies Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Islam
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
Language Course Designation(s)	None