Islamic Studies (MA Hons)
University of Edinburgh · Scotland · UTISLAMHTM
Islamic Studies (MA Hons) at University of Edinburgh lists 29 subjects. Subjects include Islamic Law: From Prayer to Politics, Muslim and Christian Perspectives on Jesus and God of the Oppressed: Liberation Theologies in Christianity and Islam. The topics that come up most are islamic studies, middle eastern history and modern history (13, 13 and 6 subjects). It takes 2 years full time.
Compiled from public course information: approximate, not official.
University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate taught
2 years
What you'll study in Islamic Studies (MA Hons)
Example subjects: Islamic Law: From Prayer to Politics, Muslim and Christian Perspectives on Jesus, God of the Oppressed: Liberation Theologies in Christianity and Islam, Pioneers of Political Islam, Science, Sorcery and Wonder in Islam, Gender and Ethics in Islam, Religion and Culture in the Modern Middle East, The Arts in the Age of the Great Caliphs 650-1250, Stars, Robots, and Talismans: Science, Magic & Medieval Islamic Visual Culture, Tales of Love and Violence: An Epic History of Persian Painting (12th-20th century), Image Politics: A Global History of Photography, Post-Colonial South Asia.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Islamic Studies (MA Hons)?
Islamic Studies (MA Hons) at University of Edinburgh is typically 2 years of full-time study. Approximate: confirm with the university.
What are the entry requirements for Islamic Studies (MA Hons)?
Entry requirements for Islamic Studies (MA Hons) at University of Edinburgh: 50% or more at first attempt in Islamic and Middle Eastern Cultures; 50% or more at first attempt in Introduction to Islam. Confirm with the university.
What will I study in Islamic Studies (MA Hons)?
Islamic Studies (MA Hons) covers areas like islamic-studies, middle-eastern-history, modern-history, psychology-of-religion, medieval-history, philosophy-of-religion, asian-history, arabic-language.
Who offers Islamic Studies (MA Hons)?
Islamic Studies (MA Hons) is offered by University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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