Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Islamic Studies combines traditional Islamic sciences with contemporary discourse, offering a balanced program for the global context. It develops analytical skills across various Islamic matters and is part of an articulated study program.
Combining traditional Islamic sciences with contemporary discourse on religion and Islam, the Master of Islamic Studies from Charles Sturt University offers a uniquely balanced Islamic studies program for the current global context.
This Islamic studies degree develops your ability to analyse information relating to a broad range of Islamic matters.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
A Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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.
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.
ISL597Guided Research in Islamic Studies16 credit ptsISL501Applied Logic (Mantiq) and Critical Reasoning8 credit ptsISL514Islamic Family Law and Society8 credit ptsISL579Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts8 credit ptsISL583Islamic Theology: Classical to Contemporary Thought8 credit ptsISL553Women in Islam, Civilisations and Cultures8 credit ptsISL554Sociology of Islam8 credit ptsISL569Islamic Economy, Banking and Finance8 credit ptsISL573Islam in the Modern World8 credit ptsISL481Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah)8 credit ptsISL483Islamic History: Caliphate Era8 credit ptsISL584Modern History of the Muslim World (WWI to Present)8 credit ptsISL401Introduction to Islamic Psychology8 credit ptsISL470Essentials of Islamic Spirituality8 credit ptsISL572Virtue Ethics: Purification of the Heart8 credit pts