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The Master of Islamic Studies provides grounded knowledge and research skills to develop your ability to analyse information in theological, legal, social, contemporary and spiritual aspects of Islam.
You'll gain knowledge in both traditional and contemporary Islamic studies. You'll have the opportunity to develop in-depth understanding in a number of Islamic disciplines through the extensive research opportunities offered in the course.
This Islamic studies degree develops your independent research, analytical and communication skills, as well as your critical thinking in diverse theological and research methodologies focused on your research area.
This course is available for part-time online study to complement your work and lifestyle commitments. You can also fast-track your studies by taking extra subjects in Session 3 (November to February). Optional weekly lectures are offered in Melbourne and Sydney at the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA).
The Centre for Islamic Sciences and Civilisation is a collaboration between Charles Sturt University and ISRA. Charles Sturt University's courses have been designed in collaboration with ISRA's advisory committee, which includes some of the most respected scholars from the Australian Muslim community.
The Master of Islamic Studies builds the knowledge and skills you need to add value to any number of different professions, including medicine, nursing, policing, psychology and teaching. This degree will also enable you to pursue religious education teaching opportunities in schools, mosques, religious organisations and private Islamic teaching circles. This course can also provide a pathway to further postgraduate study, which would allow you to begin an academic career.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| ISL500 | Islamic Worldview and Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL512 | Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh) | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL503 | Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir) | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL531 | Methodology of Prophetic Traditions (Usul al-Hadith) | 8 credit pts |
| Select six 8-point subjects from the following elective option lists and either ISL597 Guided Research, or an additional two 8-point electives. Students are encouraged to choose their subjects from two elective option lists and highly encouraged to select ISL597 Guided Research. | ||||
| ISL597 | Guided Research in Islamic Studies | 16 credit pts | ||
| Advanced Islamic Sciences | ||||
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| ISL501 | Applied Logic (Mantiq) and Critical Reasoning | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL514 | Islamic Family Law and Society | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL579 | Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL583 | Islamic Theology: Classical to Contemporary Thought | 8 credit pts | ||
| Contemporary Islam and Muslims | ||||
| ISL553 | Women in Islam, Civilisations and Cultures | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL554 | Sociology of Islam | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL569 | Islamic Economy, Banking and Finance | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL573 | Islam in the Modern World | 8 credit pts | ||
| Islamic History | ||||
| ISL481 | Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah) | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL483 | Islamic History: Caliphate Era | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL584 | Modern History of the Muslim World (WWI to Present) | 8 credit pts | ||
| Islamic Spirituality and Human Behaviour | ||||
| ISL401 | Introduction to Islamic Psychology | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL470 | Essentials of Islamic Spirituality | 8 credit pts | ||
| ISL572 | Virtue Ethics: Purification of the Heart | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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A Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
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