Advanced Tafsir

Course Description

A rigorous advanced study of Quranic exegesis focusing on thematic interpretation (Tafsir Mawdui) and the engagement of classical and contemporary commentators with difficult passages. Students produce original analytical work drawing on multiple Tafsir traditions and situate their readings within contemporary scholarly debates.

What You'll Learn

• Conduct a thematic Tafsir study (Tafsir Mawdui) on a chosen Quranic theme
• Critically compare interpretations from at least three major classical Tafsir works
• Engage with contemporary Tafsir scholarship and identify areas of ongoing debate
• Produce an original research paper demonstrating advanced exegetical methodology

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