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Islamic Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2023
Islamic Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Professor Abdullah Saeed
Email: a.saeed@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
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
On completion of this major, students should be able to:
- 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: 3 May 2024
Structure
100 credit points
This major requires the completion of:
- 25 credit points of Level 1 subjects, comprising of either:
-
12.5 credit points of Level 1 electives and 12.5 credit points of Arts Discovery (for a single major)
OR
25 credit points of Level 1 electives (for a double major)
- 12.5 credit points of Level 2 core subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 2 electives
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 capstone subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 3 electives
Level 1 subjects must be successfully completed before progressing to Level 2 subjects; Level 2 subjects must be successfully completed before progressing to Level 3 subjects.
*Notes:
Students must undertake the Arts Discovery subject as part of the course requirements and the Arts Discovery can be counted in one major only. For this major, you will need to complete two Level 1 subjects.
If you are completing a single major the correct enrolment for this major at level 1 is: The Arts Discovery subject and One Level 1 elective subject.
If you are completing a double major the correct enrolment for this major at level 1 is: The Arts Discovery subject and One Level 1 Elective subject OR Two Level 1 Elective subjects.
Level 1 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ISLM10003 | 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 |
Level 2 core subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ISLM20003 | The Qur'an: An Introduction | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA20003 | Genders and Desires in Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JEWI20006 | Israelis & Palestinians: Conflict, Peace | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
JEWI20007 | Modern Israel: Good Bad and Disputed | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ISLM20015 | Politics: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISLM20016 | Spirituality in Islam | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POLS20025 | International Relations: Key Concepts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO20017 | Indonesia in the World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA20007 | Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 capstone subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ISLM30017 | Contemporary Challenges and Islam | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA30003 | Asian Religions in Societal Context | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
ISLM30003 | Islam and Ethics: Doctrines and Debates | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISLM30018 | Diplomacy: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISLM30020 | Islam & Democracy:Cooperation & Conflict | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SPAN30022 | Tales of Muslim Spain | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/study/islamic_studies
Last updated: 3 May 2024