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Explore the traditional and contemporary understanding of Islam with Charles Sturt
Empower yourself with grounded Islamic knowledge through one of our flexible online courses that are designed for busy people – like you. You’ll also have the opportunity to unravel Islamic traditions by learning classical Arabic, and make a real difference in the world with the knowledge you gain.
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Academic researcher
Chaplaincy
Consultant
Islamic and Arabic education
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Chaplaincy
Provide spiritual support where it's needed most
Chaplains provide spiritual guidance to those seeking it. You’ll encourage spirituality and provide comfort to those in need through religious services, pastoral guidance and counselling, often working in hospitals, schools, prisons or the military. You’ll be well-equipped with the spiritual knowledge to support individuals through hardships and crises, and develop highly valued skills in cross-cultural communication.
Islamic and Arabic education
Teach your community
Help others learn more about the Islamic tradition and its practices as an educator. You’ll be empowered with a range of knowledge that will enhance your teaching style, including the ability to understand the primary sources of Islam through their original language. Enhance understanding of Islamic culture in the classroom, especially in a community that has a high Muslim population.
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- Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
- Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
- Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies
- Master of Classical Arabic
- Master of Islamic Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)
- Master of Islamic Studies (Research)
- Master of Philosophy (Arts and Education)
Academic researcher
Delve deeper into your faith
Contribute to the world of academia through grounded research and data collection. You can choose from a vast range of research areas, including Islamophobia, Muslim identity, Muslims in the West, faith and spirituality. As an academic researcher, you could go on to advise government departments, so they can make informed decisions that cater for the needs of the Muslim community.
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Consultant
Advocate for your community
As a consultant, you can help others better understand the Muslim community – and the challenges it faces. Utilise your skills and knowledge in careers that take you into Muslim and Islamic environments. Whether you work in social services, defence, law, charity, NGOs, or government sectors, you will have a better understanding of the community you work with – and so be able to advocate for them.
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All Islamic and Arabic studies courses
- Graduate Certificate in Arts and Social Science Research
- Graduate Certificate in Classical Arabic
- Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology
- Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies
- Graduate Diploma of Classical Arabic
- Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies
- Master of Classical Arabic
- Master of Islamic Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)
- Master of Islamic Studies (Research)
- Master of Philosophy (Arts and Education)
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Collaborating to enhance understanding of Islam in the modern world
Charles Sturt University’s Bachelor of Islamic Studies is delivered in collaboration with the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA)
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