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SREL 462:-Advanced Hadith Studies

A study of the Arabic and English translation of selected Ahadith of An Nawawi’s Collection ofHadiths. A study of selected Ahadith in Arabic and English from Imam Khomeini’s Forty Hadiths.  Emphasis on identification, interpretation,...

SREL 461-Missions

Meaning, Biblical and Theological foundations of Mission. The Early Period – from Pentecost to the Middle Ages. The Medieval Period to the 19thCentury. The Modern Period (20th Century): Missionary activities in West Africa, e.g., Policies, Methods...

SREL 459-Ecological Ethics

Ecology:  Definitions. Development of ecological philosophies/ethics. Religion and ecology; Culture and ecology. Approaches to ecological ethics. Theological approaches to ecology. Anthropocentrism/ Ecocentrism. Life ethics and anima: l rights. Eco-...

SREL 457-Introduction to Johannine Literature

The Fourth Gospel; introduction: author, date of composition, relationship with the Synoptics; structure and some characteristic themes; exegetical study of selected passages. The Letters: their relation with the fourth Gospel; their literary structures;...

SREL 455-Introduction to Old Testament Prophetic and Apocalyptic Literature

General Issues: historical and social contexts of the Prophets; origin and final form of the prophetic books: textual types; texts and prophetic phenomenon in the Ancient Near East. The four great collections (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor...

SREL 453-Theology and Ethics of the Old Testament

Knowledge of God, Covenant, Theology of kingship, Messianic expectation, Problem of suffering, The Destiny of Man, Old Testament perspective on death. Basic characteristics of Old Testament Ethics, the concept of truth, possession and use of wealth, real...

SREL 451-Religion and Society

Religion and Ethics as socializing influences. Religion and development. Elements of individuality and plurality in religious communities and their relevance for Ghanaian society. Religious faith, property and wealth. Religion and politics in Ghana. Religious...

SREL 449-Islamic History and Civilization

Overview of selected dynasties, e.g. the Umayyads, the Abbasids. Influences on Islamic civilisation. Theological developments, intellectual, scientific and cultural achievements. Classical Islamic institutions, influence of Islam on Medieval Europe. Abolition...

SREL 448-Islam and African Culture

Introduction to the History of Islam in Africa with special reference to Ghana. Comparative study of some African and Islamic concepts, e.g, God, Divinities, Man, Spirits. Adaptation of Islam in the African context.
 

SREL 446-Islamic Theology

Meaning, origin and development of Islamic theology. Early Muslim Sects, scholastic theology.Maturing of Sunni Theology. A study of some classical theologians e.g. Al-Ashari and Imam Ghazzali. Influences on the growth and development of Muslim Thought. Shi...

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