METHODOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TEACHING "INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC STUDIES" USING ARMENIAN BIBLIOGRAPHIC SOURCES

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https://doi.org/10.46991/jos.2023.23.1.007

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Islamic Studies , Introduction to Islamic Studies, Armenian chroniclers, Armenian-Islamic relations, Teaching Methodology

Abstract

Armenia's historical connection with the Islamic world, having been part of its empires for an extended period, significantly influences the teaching methodology of the course "Introduction to Islamic Studies." This article explores how the thirteen-century history of coexistence with the Islamic world shapes the teaching approach for "Introduction to Islamic Studies" in the Armenian classroom, particularly emphasising incorporating the works of Armenian medieval historians into the curriculum. By adopting this approach, the course bridges the gap between Islamic and Armenian history, providing students with a strong sense of identity and relevance. Incorporating Armenian bibliographic sources into the curriculum enriches the course material and encourages students to engage in a deeper analysis of evidence, facts, and arguments. This practice cultivates critical thinking skills and empowers students to draw well-informed conclusions about historical events and figures.

Author Biography

Naira Sahakyan, Yerevan State University

Dr. Naira Sahakyan earned her Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam. She is a senior researcher at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge. She also lectures at the American University of Armenia and Yerevan State University. Naira is the author of Muslim Reformers and the Bolsheviks: The Case of Daghestan (Routledge, 2022). Her current research interests are the transformations of ethnoreligious nationalisms in the Caucasus and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict’s impact on the identities of the people of the countries of the Caucasus. Naira’s research has been published in high-ranked journals including Revolutionary Russia, Caucasus Survey, and the journal of Contemporary European Studies.

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2023-10-09

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Sahakyan, N. (2023). METHODOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TEACHING "INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC STUDIES" USING ARMENIAN BIBLIOGRAPHIC SOURCES. Journal of Oriental Studies, 23(1), 7–19. https://doi.org/10.46991/jos.2023.23.1.007

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