The Markfield Institute of Higher Education is a pioneering educational institution at the forefront of Islamic studies in the UK. Since its inception in 2000, the Institute has developed an international reputation for expertise in Islamic studies, Islamic education, Muslim chaplaincy, and Islamic banking, finance, and management.

The Institute’s mission is to contribute to the development of scholars who have a broader, deeper, and critical understanding of Islam in the modern contemporary context. Such scholars would be better equipped to act as a bridge in developing understanding between Muslim communities and the Western societies they live in and make positive contributions to addressing current and emerging challenges of contemporary societies.

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Markfield Institute Of Higher Education

This unique programme responds to the emerging sustainable development agenda, which has become a key policy determinant in many societies. Contemporary debates and frameworks for sustainable development programmes have devoted insufficient attention to the role of ethics, values and social justice in ensuring sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders. The position of religion in general, and Islam in particular has not received due consideration.

MA in Islam and Sustainable Development

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.

MA in Islamic Studies

The MSc in Islamic Economics, Finance and Management programme provides students with a critical understanding of economics, finance, and accounting from both Islamic and conventional theory. The programme employs a multi-disciplinary approach to examine conventional financial and economic theory, classical Islamic commercial law, Islamic financial instruments, and evaluation of financial data as part of the global financial system to equip students for employment, further studies or research.

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