Islamic Governance: Constitutional Reform & Challenges
Explore political dynamics, Islamist movements, and governance issues in Muslim-majority countries from North Africa to Southeast Asia.
Explore political dynamics, Islamist movements, and governance issues in Muslim-majority countries from North Africa to Southeast Asia.
This comprehensive course examines the constitutional challenges and political dynamics in Muslim-majority countries, spanning from North Africa to Southeast Asia. It explores the motivations behind political unrest, the goals of Islamist movements, and the complex interplay between Islamic law, secularism, and modern governance. The curriculum covers historical contexts, including the impact of colonialism and the challenges of modernization, as well as contemporary issues such as the Arab Spring and the rise of Islamic republics. Through case studies of various countries and regions, students gain insights into the diverse approaches to balancing traditional Islamic values with modern state structures. The course emphasizes the practical tensions arising from limited administrative capabilities, issues of political legitimacy, and the popular demand for greater accountability. By examining constitutional ideas and institutions developed since the mid-19th century, participants will better understand the current discourse on governance in Muslim societies and the feasibility of proposed religious alternatives to secular models of governance.
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What you'll learn
Analyze the historical context of constitutional development in Muslim-majority countries
Examine the impact of colonialism and modernization on Muslim societies
Understand the diverse approaches to balancing Islamic traditions with modern governance
Evaluate the role of Islamist movements in shaping political discourse
Compare and contrast constitutional models across different Muslim-majority countries
Assess the challenges of implementing effective governance in post-colonial states
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There are 10 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive survey of constitutional developments and political struggles in the Muslim world from the 19th century to the present day. It examines the challenges faced by Muslim-majority countries in adapting to modernity while maintaining cultural and religious identities. The curriculum covers a wide geographic range, including the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey, Egypt and the Maghreb, the Gulf monarchies, Iran, the Levant, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Key themes include the impact of colonialism, the rise of nationalism, the challenge of Islamist movements, and the ongoing struggle to balance traditional Islamic values with modern governance structures. The course explores various models of adaptation to modernity, including secularism, religious modernism, traditionalism, and fundamentalism. Throughout, it emphasizes the practical realities of governance, the limitations of state capacities, and the popular demands for accountability and authenticity. By the end of the course, students will have a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between religion, politics, and constitutional development in the Muslim world.
Overview: Presenting the Course
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Egypt and Maghreb
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Saudi Arabia & The Gulf
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Iran & The Shiites
Module 5 · 5 Hours to complete
The Levant (Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq)
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Module 7 · 5 Hours to complete
Malaysia & Indonesia
Module 8 · 3 Hours to complete
Sub-Saharan Africa
Module 9 · 4 Hours to complete
Conclusion and Outlook
Module 10 · 4 Hours to complete
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Expert in Public International Law at the University of Copenhagen
Dr. Ebrahim Afsah is an Associate Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. He has received education from prestigious institutions, including the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, Trinity College Dublin, the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and the Max Planck Institute of Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg. Before joining the faculty in Copenhagen, he spent a decade working as a legal expert for various international organizations, focusing on administrative reform, public and constitutional law, and state-building. His research interests encompass general international law, comparative constitutional law, international relations theory, administrative law, and Islamic law.
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