Islam in the Contemporary West

Specialisation of: Religious Studies
Degree: MA in Religious Studies
Mode of Study: Full-time, part-time
Duration: 1 year
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English
Share |

This programme focuses on the study of the historical, normative and institutional sides of contemporary Islam as a minority religion within the secular context of the Western states. The subjects addressed include: the history of Muslim minorities in Western and Eastern Europe, the presently ongoing development of a new branch of Islamic jurisprudence called Fiqh al- Aqalliyyât, and the evolving political and legal views on Islam and Muslims within the Western states.

The information about this programme is available in the following languages:

Research/PhD

A master’s degree in Religious Studies gives access to the possibility of pursuing a PhD or another research oriented career.