Islamic Studies: Curriculum

The MA in Islamic Studies require two years of course work (48 units).

Arabic Language	12 units (3 courses)
Students must take two years of Arabic or demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level to test out of the primary source language requirement.
Courses on Islam	24 units (6 courses)
Mandatory core courses: Qur’an and its interpreters, Islamic law and legal theory, and Survey of Islamic theology, philosophy, and mysticism.
Comparative Courses	8 units (2 courses)
Electives	4 units (1 course)
Thesis