| Part IB | Option |
Borrowed by students from the Faculty of Divinity.
Course Description 2025-26
This course introduces students to anthropological traditions of thinking about culture and religion, with Islam as a case study. The regional focus will range from the Middle East, to Europe, Africa and South-east Asia. The aim of the course is to enable students to gain a familiarity with anthropological concepts and methodological approaches to the study of Islam, but also the study of culture and religion more broadly. The course is intended to develop students' skills in written and oral communication, analysis, research, and critical thinking.
Classes and Supervisions
| Michaelmas | Lent | Easter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of classes | 8 (1.5 hours) | 4 (1.5 hours) | / |
| No. of supervisions | 2 | 3 | / |
Form and Conduct
The paper will consist of eight essay questions of which candidates will be required to answer three. All questions carry equal marks.
This description is subject to change, for the latest information, students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook available on the Faculty Intranet or the equivalent of the Faculty borrowed from.