Islamic Studies

Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2018

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Overview

The Islamic Studies program offers students an opportunity to study the development of Islamic history, civilisation and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will gain insight into and understanding of key areas associated with Islamic Studies such as the foundation texts, early and modern history, philosophical and political thought. Muslim societies in majority and minority contexts, unity and diversity, as well as ethnicity and identity. Subjects in Islamic Studies are taught in English.

Intended learning outcomes

Students that complete this major will:

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of the religion, culture and civilization of Islam and Muslim societies and develop a capacity to combine knowledge of Islamic studies and one or more discipline.

  • Gain knowledge of the social and cultural diversity in Muslim societies and develop the skills to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

75 credit points

Major

A major in Islamic studies usually consists of eight 12.5 point subjects, totalling 100 points and comprising:

Level 1

  • One first-year Islamic Studies subject and one first-year Arts Foundation subject.

Level 2

  • One compulsory Islamic Studies subject
  • Two elective subjects

Level 3

  • Two elective subjects; and
  • The compulsory capstone subject (this subject will only be available to students completing a major in Islamic Studies).

Total 100 points

Minor

A minor in Islamic studies usually consists of six 12.5-point subjects, totalling 75 points, comprising:

Level 1

  • One first-year Islamic Studies subject and one first-year Arts Foundation subject.

Level 2

  • One compulsory Islamic Studies subject
  • One elective Islamic Studies subject

Level 3

  • Two Islamic Studies subjects

Total 75 points

 

 

 

Subject Options

Islamic Studies: Level 1

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM10001 Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ISLM10002 Islam in the Modern World
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Islamic Studies: Level 2 Compulsory Subject

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM20003 The Qur'an: An Introduction
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 

Islamic Studies: Level 2 Elective Subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM20016 Introduction to Islamic Spirituality
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
JEWI20006 Israelis & Palestinians: Conflict, Peace
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM20015 Crisis Zone: Middle Eastern Politics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
HIST20010 The First Centuries of Islam Not available in 2018 12.5
 POLS20025

Islamic Studies: Level 3 Elective Subjects

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA30003 Asian Religions in Societal Context
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM30003 Ethical Traditions in Islam
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
HIST30015 The Modern Middle East
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ISLM30018 Crisis Zone: Islam and Resistance
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM30019 Human Rights, Muslims and Islamic Law
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Islamic Studies: Capstone Subject

The capstone is compulsory for students completing a major in Islamic Studies. The capstone is not available to students completing a minor or breadth studies.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ISLM30017 Contemporary Challenges and Islam
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/islamic_studies

Last updated: 18 December 2020