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