I WISH TO SHARE SOME LINKS FOR MASTER PROGRAMME IN ISLAMIC STUDIES..
MAY ALLAH BLESS..
AMIN.. :)
a) http://www.nceis.unimelb.edu.au/study/postgraduate/masters
Masters of Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne
Islamic Studies is a dynamic multidisciplinary field of study that has attracted to the University of Melbourne many million dollars of external funding over the last five years, including the National Centre of Excellence in Islamic Studies Australia (NCEIS). The new Master of Islamic Studies recognises these achievements and the importance of this emerging area of academic inquiry. The program will be offered from 2009 and aims to provide a credible Islamic program in Australia, providing a platform for those who have not completed a BA in the field. The program of study addresses the issues relevant to the development of Islam as a religion and civilisation from its origins to the present. It draws on broad multidisciplinary perspectives provided by subjects taught by a range of staff from across the Faculty, including anthropology, Arabic language and studies, cultural studies, history, Indonesian studies, philosophy, political science and Islamic studies.
The strength of the program lies in that it allows students to study Islam and Muslim societies from a multi-disciplinary perspective, or alternatively, allows students to concentrate on traditional disciplines in Islamic Studies. Students in this program are encouraged to develop their interests in Islamic Studies, and to engage in a broader range of subjects, taken from other streams available as electives. This breadth will provide students with skills to analyse issues relevant to Islam and Muslim studies with a reasonable understanding of the Islamic worldview, its value system, and particular historical experiences.
Graduates will then be able to further their studies in the field through research courses at the University, or elsewhere, or enter the workforce. The Islamic studies program is expected to be particularly attractive to students interested in working in an area where success depends at times on their understanding of Islam and Islamic culture. Examples of such areas include foreign affairs, international trade, immigration, ethnic affairs, journalism, social work and teaching.
The program is the first of its kind in Australia and will be part of the new NCEIS. It is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program, which is a key characteristic of Islamic Studies in the West. The curriculum has been designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake further studies or enter the workforce. Both historical and modern Islamic studies will be addressed in the program, which also incorporates the latest research, approaches and teaching methods in the field.
The strength of the program lies in that it allows students to study Islam and Muslim societies from a multi-disciplinary perspective, or alternatively, allows students to concentrate on traditional disciplines in Islamic Studies. Students in this program are encouraged to develop their interests in Islamic Studies, and to engage in a broader range of subjects, taken from other streams available as electives. This breadth will provide students with skills to analyse issues relevant to Islam and Muslim studies with a reasonable understanding of the Islamic worldview, its value system, and particular historical experiences.
Graduates will then be able to further their studies in the field through research courses at the University, or elsewhere, or enter the workforce. The Islamic studies program is expected to be particularly attractive to students interested in working in an area where success depends at times on their understanding of Islam and Islamic culture. Examples of such areas include foreign affairs, international trade, immigration, ethnic affairs, journalism, social work and teaching.
The program is the first of its kind in Australia and will be part of the new NCEIS. It is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program, which is a key characteristic of Islamic Studies in the West. The curriculum has been designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake further studies or enter the workforce. Both historical and modern Islamic studies will be addressed in the program, which also incorporates the latest research, approaches and teaching methods in the field.
Course and Subject Details
This cross-disciplinary program can be undertaken as 100, 150 and 200 points.- Students may enrol in up to 50 points of language study in place of electives as approved by the course co-ordinator (usually taken as 400 level electives in the first 100 points of a 200 point program). Normally, students will take a maximum of 25 points of language subjects in the 100 point program; 37.5 points in a 150 point program; and 50 points in a 200 point program. See the undergraduate handbook for details; students with previous language study will sit a placement test to ensure correct enrolments.
- If students are intending to pursue a research higher degree in the area of Islamic Studies, they must enrol in the 110-539 Islamic Studies Thesis (37.5points).
- All subjects are 12.5 points unless otherwise indicated.
- Course Brochure
- Application information and form
Compulsory Subjects
- Critical Asian Perspectives
- Islam and Politics
- Methodologies of Hadith
- Muslim Theology, Philosophy and Sufism
- Social Justice and Islamic Finance
- The Qur'an and its Interpretation
Islamic Studies Electives
- Contemporary Middle East and Central Asia
- Methods of Islamic Law
- Middle Eastern Wars: Jihad and Resistance
- Postgraduate Arabic A
- Postgraduate Arabic B
- Special Seminar in Islamic Studies
- Topics in Arabic and Islamic Studies
Other Electives
- Diplomacy and Cross-Cultural Communication
- Global Media: Theory and Research (25 points)
- Human Rights in Southeast Asia
- Supervised Reading (Asia Institute)
- US Foreign Policy
Thesis
- Islamic Studies Thesis (50 points)
Islam in the Contemporary West
| Specialisation of: | Theology and Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Degree: | MA in Theology and Religious Studies |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time, part-time |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60824 |
In the Islam in the Contemporary West specialisation, you will be focusing on the interaction between Muslims and Islam within a minority situation in the West, and the reactions it provokes in the Western societies. You will be studying these relations from different perspectives: legal, political, theological and cultural anthropological. You will be guided in your studies by a teaching staff with extensive knowledge of this subject, both theoretical and practical.
You will for instance be given the opportunity to investigate the increasing orthodoxy among Muslims, including the development of a new branch of Islamic jurisprudence, the fiqh al-aqalliyyât. In the social and political area, you will be studying the degree of organisation of Muslims, as well as the forming of an ‘Islamic’ identity. You will also be considering the legal aspects, such as how Muslims are increasingly trying to find a way to apply parts of the Sharia, for instance the prohibition on the levying of interest and marriage law.
You will be expected to participate not only in the study of the features of Islam as a living religion within the Western secular context in a general sense, but also to concentrate more specifically on the position of Muslims and the development of Islam within a particular geographical area.
In order to study the Western response to these new phenomena, a number of regions have been selected: North America, Western Europe and South-East Europe. Each of these regions has reacted to Islam in a different way, both in terms of legal structures (the relationship between state and religion) and politically and culturally. For instance, some countries allow Islamic family law courts, while others absolutely forbid them; in the same way, there are major differences regarding the attitude to the veil and minarets, and regarding the policy of integration and radicalisation.
NB: If you are interested in theoretical and methodological approaches to historical and current forms of Islam with a focus on ‘Islam and society’, see the Islamic Studies specialisation of the MA in Middle Eastern Studies.
It is also possible to study Islam within the two-year Research Master’s programme Middle Eastern Studies
It is also possible to study Islam within the two-year Research Master’s programme Middle Eastern Studies
c) (Scholarship for Islamic studies in oxford)
These scholarships have been established by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies to allow graduates to pursue study of benefit to the Muslim world.
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning. At Oxford it contributes to the multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary study of the Islamic world. Beyond Oxford, its role is strengthened by an international network of academic contacts. For more information, please go to www.oxcis.ac.uk
Am I eligible?
Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford.
Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the Course Guide for more information.
Open to British Muslim students and students from the following developing countries in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Indonesia, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Yemen Arab Republic.
You must be able to show how your intended course of study is of relevance to the Muslim world. UK students must also be Muslims.
This scholarship is open to candidates studying for all degree bearing courses, with the exception of PGCert and PGDip courses.
What does it cover?
100% of university and college fees, and a grant for living costs (the rate in 2011-12 was £12,300).
Awards are made for the full duration of a student's fee liability for the agreed course. If your scholarship is offered for a course lasting more than one year, the continuation of your scholarship each year is subject to an annual renewal process based on satisfactory academic progress. Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities and achievements at the university.
How do I apply?
Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships (OCISS) in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form. Candidates should apply by Application Deadline 2 (6 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2012 for all other subjects).
In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must submit your application for graduate study by the January deadline (20 January 2012) and you must have secured a place on your chosen programme of study by the expected final decision date (16 March 2012). Applications with an outstanding admissions decision after this date, or applications which are re-evaluated against the later March deadline field, are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
You must also complete a Scholarship Supporting Statement and upload it together with your Graduate Application Form by the application deadline in order for your application to be complete.
If you do not apply in full by the deadline, you will not be considered for the scholarship, even if you have selected Oxford Centre for Islamic Studeis Scholarships (OCISS) on the Graduate Application Form.
How will I know if I have been successful?
Successful candidates will be notified by email by summer 2012. This webpage will be updated to show when all decisions have been made. If you have not heard from us by the time this notice is posted, then your application to this scheme has been unsuccessful. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact unsuccessful applicants individually or provide feedback on applications.
d)http://www.unc.edu/~cernst/maprograms.htmlIslamic studies in M.A. Programs in Religious Studies
The following list is a brief summary of options for pursuing Islamic studies in M.A. programs in Religious Studies in North American universities. Frequently this option is attractive for students who need to develop expertise in languages important for the study of Islam, or for students trained an area studies who need to develop their exposure to religious studies as a discipline. For convenience, additional listings are provided for M.A. programs in divinity schools and in area studies programs based in departments of Near Eastern or Middle Eastern area studies, or stand-alone Islamic studies programs. For full details, it is necessary to go to each department to determine the nature of the program, the interests of relevant faculty, and the extent to which these programs can call upon the resources of related area studies programs. The program descriptions here are taken from publicly available sources; please communicate any corrections or suggestions to cdeisi@unc.edu.
Related Links:
Islamic studies in Ph.D. Programs in Religious Studies
Directory of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Middle East Studies, from the Middle East Studies AssociationCurrent Academic Job Openings in Islamic Studies, from the Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim CivilizationsGuide to the Graduate Study of Religion and Theology, American Academy of Religion
Islamic studies in Ph.D. Programs in Religious Studies
Directory of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs in Middle East Studies, from the Middle East Studies AssociationCurrent Academic Job Openings in Islamic Studies, from the Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim CivilizationsGuide to the Graduate Study of Religion and Theology, American Academy of Religion
Claremont Graduate University, School of Religion
MA program in Islamic Studies. The MA in Islamic Studies is designed to give students a foundation in Islamic Studies through the study of Arabic and courses on the Qur'an, Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism, Islamic Law, History of Islam and modern developments in the Muslim world. Students will also be trained to address the relation of Islam to other religions through comparative courses in Christianity and Judaism.
The degree will provide excellent preparation for a PhD in Islamic Studies, for PhDs in other areas of the study of religion (philosophy, theology, history of religions) and for PhD Studies outside of religion (politics, economics, history, communications) and for work and service in Muslim communities.
Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Hamid Mavani, Zayn Kassam, and Arash Khazeni.
MA program in Islamic Studies. The MA in Islamic Studies is designed to give students a foundation in Islamic Studies through the study of Arabic and courses on the Qur'an, Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism, Islamic Law, History of Islam and modern developments in the Muslim world. Students will also be trained to address the relation of Islam to other religions through comparative courses in Christianity and Judaism.
The degree will provide excellent preparation for a PhD in Islamic Studies, for PhDs in other areas of the study of religion (philosophy, theology, history of religions) and for PhD Studies outside of religion (politics, economics, history, communications) and for work and service in Muslim communities.
Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Hamid Mavani, Zayn Kassam, and Arash Khazeni.
University of Georgia, Department of Religion
Master of Arts degree (MA) in Religion with concentration in Islamic Studies. Areas include Quran & Islamic Literature, History and Thought.Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Alan Godlas, Kenneth Honerkamp
Miami University (Ohio), Department of Comparative Religion
Master of Arts degree (MA) in Religion with concentration in Islamic Studies. Areas include Quran & Islamic Literature, History and Thought.Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Alan Godlas, Kenneth Honerkamp
Miami University (Ohio), Department of Comparative Religion
Master of Arts degree (MA) in Comparative Religion with concentration in Islamic studies. Areas include the History of Muslim Thought, Quran and Quran Interpretation, Sufism, Contemporary Muslim Literature. Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Rick Colby, Matthew Gordon
Washington University in St. Louis, The Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Studies Program
Master of Arts in Islamic and Near Eastern Studies. This M.A. program offers an opportunity for interdisciplinary study of the languages, history, and cultures of the Near East. It is designed for students with little or no previous undergraduate training in Near Eastern societies and languages. It is intended for those holding or seeking careers in secondary education, law, business, government, and private agencies whose work touches upon some aspect of the Near East or for individuals planning to pursue a subsequent doctoral program in some aspect of Islamic and Near Eastern Studies. In the latter case, the program assists students in selecting the disciplinary orientation needed for more advance study.Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Asad Ahmed, John Bowen, Ahmet T. Karamustafa, Fatemeh Keshavarz
Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, Aga Khan University (London)
MA in Muslim Cultures. The MA in Muslim Cultures provides a distinctive way of understanding the cultures of Muslims as they have evolved over time. The course will use the theories and methods of the humanities and social sciences as a framework for study.Faculty relevant to Islamic studies: Abdou Filali-Ansary, Moncef Ben Abdeljelil, Sarah Bowen Savant, Arif Jamal, Farid Panjwani, Modjtaba Sadria, Stefan Weber
Islamic studies and academic degrees in Divinity Schools
There are several divinity schools where one may obtain a non-ministerial Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) or Master of Arts (A.M.) degree. This is generally an academic program that permits a wide degree of flexibility in pursuing different topics in the study of religion. Islamic studies may be pursued in connection with the programs listed below.Graduate Theological Union M.A. program in Islamic studiesHarvard Divinity School M.T.S. program
University of Chicago Divinity School Master of Arts in Divinity (A.M.) Program
Other Area Studies and Islamic studies MA degrees
Georgetown University Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies: Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations
New York University
MA in Middle East and Islamic studiesPrinceton University
MA in Near Eastern studies
UC Berkeley
MA program in Near Eastern Studies
UCLA
MA program in Islamic StudiesUniversity of Michigan
MA program in Modern Middle Eastern and North African StudiesUniversity of Texas
MA in Middle Eastern studies University of Virginia
MA program in Religious Studies
University of Chicago Divinity School Master of Arts in Divinity (A.M.) Program
Other Area Studies and Islamic studies MA degrees
Georgetown University Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies: Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations
New York University
MA in Middle East and Islamic studiesPrinceton University
MA in Near Eastern studies
UC Berkeley
MA program in Near Eastern Studies
UCLA
MA program in Islamic StudiesUniversity of Michigan
MA program in Modern Middle Eastern and North African StudiesUniversity of Texas
MA in Middle Eastern studies University of Virginia
MA program in Religious Studies
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