A History of Shi’i Fiqh

About Course

The Academic Course on the History of Shi‘i Jurisprudence is designed to provide a structured and scholarly overview of the historical evolution of fiqh within the Shi‘i tradition. It explores how Shi‘i legal thought developed from its early foundations to more systematized and institutionalized forms across different historical periods, while highlighting the intellectual and social contexts that shaped its trajectory

The course examines the key concepts, institutions, and methodological frameworks that underpin juristic reasoning and legal authority in Shi‘ism. It offers an academically rigorous yet accessible introduction to the ways in which Shi‘i jurisprudence has influenced religious practice, legal theory, and communal leadership throughout history

Target Group

This course is intended for professors, researchers, and university students in the fields of Islamic studies, Shi‘i studies, jurisprudence, religious studies, and the history of Islam. It is also suitable for individuals with a strong command of English who are interested in understanding how Shi‘i legal thought has evolved and influenced Islamic law, theology, and social structures throughout history

Titles

Ijtihad and Taqlid
Marjaeya
The development of Shi’i Jurisprudence