Islam in the Swedish Socio-Cultural and Educational Context
The course provides knowledge on issues of religious diversity in school with a focus on Islam. Spring 2025 the course is given in Swedish.
In the course, Islam is presented as a cultural component, using Sweden and the Swedish school system as an example. Different interpretations and perspectives are presented and related to both the school's teaching and the situation of Muslims in Swedish society. Issues related to Islamophobia, extremism and the school's democratic mission are discussed and problematized.
Central themes that are also touched upon are equality issues, religion and power, freedom of religion issues and what the presence of different religious groups means for the school as an institution.
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Course structure
Once the course has started, the online learning platform Athena is used for tutorials, discussions, assignments and submissions.
Assessment
For a passing result on the course, the student must be able to:
- explain and reflect on Islam as a tradition and cultural component in a Swedish context
- discuss and problematize the situation of Muslims in Swedish society and at school
- discuss issues of religious freedom, gender aspects and Muslims' encounter with the secular and Christian influenced majority school environment.
Examiner
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Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator
Jenny Berglund, jenny.berglund@su.seStudy Counsellor
studievagledning.did@su.seStudent Affairs Office
kursadmin.did@su.se
