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University of Groningen
MA Theology and Religious Studies (Research)
MA
Full time
24 months
On-Campus
English
In this Research Master's Program you will study how religion is embedded in present-day and in historical cultural contexts. You will explore the impact of local and global socio-economic and political developments on religion, and how religion contributes to such developments. A staff member whose research interests in religion matches yours best, will act as your supervisor throughout the Program.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
MA in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
MA
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Offered in a fully online format by Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) in conjunction with the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, the M.A. in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies is an intensive, integrated program designed for students who wish to study the religion, politics, society, history, and culture of the Middle East.
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University of Birmingham - College of Arts and Law
MA in Islamic Studies
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Explore the study of Islam at Birmingham. You’ll work with our academic experts and the Al-Mahdi Institute to investigate contemporary research in Islamic Studies and explore a range of topics.
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SOAS University of London
MA Muslim Minorities in a Global Context (Online)
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
In MA Muslim Minorities in a Global Context (Online) what are the challenges faced by Muslim minority communities and their host societies? What are the debates surrounding the place of religious minorities in secular societies? And crucially how might recent events in Afghanistan impact Muslim countries and the wider world?
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Middle East University - Lebanon
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
- Jdeideh, Lebanon
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies is offered to thought leaders, administrators, educators, or professionals who seek a deeper understanding of the beliefs and values of Islam together with the needs of dominant faith communities that interact with the Christian religion in the Middle East North Africa region.
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SOAS University of London
MA Islamic Studies
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Islamic Studies programme offers students the opportunity to concentrate on the Qur'an, the Hadith and other Islamic texts, and so provides a unique training in the translation of Islamic religious material. The degree is designed to benefit academics, teachers of Islam in other institutions, and translators of Islamic material into English in research centres, government departments and da'wa centres.
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SOAS University of London
MA Islamic Humanities and Intensive Language
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MA Islamic Humanities explores the social, cultural, and intellectual history, arts, and philosophy of the Islamic world. Using interdisciplinary approaches, it challenges essentialist narratives and highlights diversity. Open to all academic backgrounds, no prior knowledge of Islam or other languages is required.
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SOAS University of London
MA Islamic Humanities
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Islamic Humanities at SOAS is a professional and research-focused program requiring 120 credits of taught modules and a 10,000-word dissertation. Assessments include essays, exams, and presentations. Offered full-time or part-time, it prepares students for advanced research or career growth in Islamic studies.
International Open University
MA in Islamic Studies
- Banjul, Gambia
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The Islamic Online University (IOU) has launched the world’s first tuition-free Master’s degree in Islamic Studies program, which is offered completely online and in English as a medium of instruction.
CUNY Baccalaureate
Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies
- New York, USA
MA
On-Campus
English
The M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies is designed to serve students with diverse interests and needs. Our flexible planning towards graduation serves both full-time and part-time students, with all classes held in the evening to accommodate those with life and career commitments. We are the only public university M.A. Program in Middle Eastern Studies in the New York tri-state area, and as such we have a unique experience, support services, and a tradition of access for students of all social, economic, cultural and national backgrounds.
Union Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
MA
On-Campus
English
This concentration, offered in agreement with Bayan at CTS, is designed to offer a specialized course of study for persons who wish to explore Islamic thought and practices. Students who choose to concentrate in Islamic Studies may take courses toward the concentration either at CTS, Bayan at CTS, or via pre-approved courses at other Association of Theological Schools (ACTS) seminaries. The Master of Arts (Religious Studies) is a two-year graduate program that focuses on the study of religious traditions, theology and ethics.
Columbia University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
MA
English
The MA in Islamic Studies focuses on the cultural, political, and religious history of Islam and the nations and populations linked to the practice of this faith. Students pursue their interest in the field through the course offerings of several departments at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences as well as, to a lesser extent, other schools at Columbia. Courses give students the foundation to specialize in one period or interdisciplinary area as they design an individual program of study in consultation with the program coordinator. The program concludes with a thesis on a limited topic within the student's area of concentration.
Markfield Institute Of Higher Education
MA in Islamic Studies
- Markfield, United Kingdom
MA
English
The MA Islamic Studies programme employs a critical and analytical approach to the study of Islam and contemporary Muslim society. The course examines the sources and origins of Islamic thought and practice, in particular the Qur'an and Sunnah, together with a knowledge and understanding of the life of the Prophet Muhammad and its contemporary significance. In addition, it offers a wide range of optional modules that will prepare students to contextualise Islamic Studies and be able to critically analyse contemporary debates and issues concerning Islam and Muslims.
American Islamic College
MA in Islamic Studies
- Chicago, USA
MA
On-Campus
English
The MA degree program is designed to provide students with a rigorous background in traditional and analytical approaches to Islamic Studies. The program offers two distinct areas of concentration: Islamic Theology and Islam and Global Studies.
Georgetown University - Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
M.A. in Arabic & Islamic Studies
- Washington, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Arabic and Islamic Studies M.A. program at Georgetown seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of classical and modern Islamic thought and to provide an understanding of Arabophone culture and intellectual history in the pre-modern and modern periods. With a special emphasis on Arabic textual traditions, the program offers graduate training in the study of the languages, literature, and thought of the Islamic world, and introduces students to scholarly approaches to the study of Islam.
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A Master of Arts degree is often pursued to complete a higher level of intensive studies after attaining a bachelor’s degree in a chosen field. Depending on the type of curriculum, this program can take anywhere from one to three years of study.
What is an MA in Islamic Studies? This type of program concentrates on acquiring a deep understanding of the religion of Islam and utilizing that knowledge to support the needs of the international religious and cultural community. A variety of courses can be taught, including ones with a focus on cultural interaction, scientific research and inter-faith dialogue. Opportunities for further specialization are available to prepare students for work in private or public organizations.
Students that seek to obtain an MA in Islamic Studies will receive the skills to foster a dialogue within the international community to promote education and address global challenges. This type of advanced degree often offers a higher level of career opportunities from studies in theory, comparative religion and cultural interaction.
Costs of pursuing this program will vary around the globe, depending primarily on the location of the institution as well as the duration and type of the curriculum offered at the college or university. Administrative offices of the specific schools can answer questions about cost.
When an individual obtains an MA in Islamic Studies, opportunities for careers are often available in a variety of sectors. From positions in education, research, government, and private institutions, students with this type of training are in demand in many parts of the world. Additional opportunities for advanced positions can be acquired through further studies culminating in a doctor’s degree as well.
Educational institutions all over the globe offer this type of program, including some options for distance learning. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.