Key Topics :

• Core Commentaries :
  • Ibn Kathir (Tafsir al-Qur’an al-‘Adhim ).
  • Al-Tabari (Jami’ al-Bayan ).
  • Al-Razi (Mafatih al-Ghayb ).
   
• Methodologies : Historical context, linguistic analysis, and theological principles.

Learning Outcomes :

• Analyze classical commentaries to extract theological and ethical insights.
• Compare interpretations across different eras.

Key Topics :

• Historical Context :
  • Revelation chronology (Makkan/Madinan surahs).
  • Stories of the Prophets and Quranic events.
   
• Thematic Exploration :
  • Core themes: faith, justice, morality, and the Hereafter.
  • Surah-by-Surah analysis ( Al-Baqarah , Yasin , Al-Fatiha ).

Learning Outcomes :

• Link verses to historical context and universal relevance.
• Identify recurring themes and their significance.

Key Topics :

• Arabic grammar, rhetoric (balagha ), and word meanings.
• Nuances of Quranic vocabulary ( tawhid , adl , rahmah ).
• Stylistic devices (metaphor, repetition, irony ).

Learning Outcomes :

• Decode linguistic subtleties to grasp deeper meanings.
• Apply grammatical rules to interpret complex verses.

Key Topics :

• Contemporary methodologies (feminist, environmental, contextual Tafsir ).
• Engagement with modern scholars like Fazlur Rahman and Amina Wadud.
• Addressing modern challenges (e.g., justice, climate change) through Quranic principles.

Learning Outcomes :

• Critically evaluate modern Tafsir frameworks.
• Apply Quranic ethics to contemporary issues.

Key Topics :

• Research Project : Analyze a selected surah or verse using classical and modern Tafsir.
• Ethical Reasoning : Extract Sharia principles for personal and communal life.
• Discussion Forums : Debates on topics like Quranic justice or environmental stewardship.

Learning Outcomes :

• Synthesize knowledge into coherent Tafsir analyses.
• Develop confidence in addressing real-world issues through Quranic insights.

Key Topics :

• Sensitive Topics : Gender roles, political ethics, and social justice.
• Critical Analysis : Evaluating differing scholarly viewpoints.
• Interdisciplinary Approaches : Linking Tafsir to theology, law, and philosophy.

Learning Outcomes :

• Navigate complex theological debates with scholarly rigor.
• Formulate balanced, evidence-based interpretations.

• Applying the learned rules to selected surahs.
• Student lead discussions.
• Research projects.