Islamic Studies (B-ARTS_MAJOR_20)

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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: 2 February 2021

Structure

100 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 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 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
ISLM20015	Crisis Zone: Middle Eastern Politics	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
HIST20010	The First Centuries of Islam	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POLS20025	International Relations: Key Questions	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

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
ISLM30003	Ethical Traditions in Islam	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
HIST30015	The Modern Middle East	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ISLM30018	Crisis Zone: Age of Uprisings	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
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