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Overview
From its inception to its place among contemporary nations and religions, Islam and its global identity are central areas of study in this unique master’s program. You will examine leading Islamic scholarship and gain broad understanding of Islam’s scriptural texts. A focus on the development of Islamic thought through the primary domains of Islamic literature—theology, philosophy, and mysticism—will enable you to understand the religion’s socio-historical, political, and cultural frameworks, a holistic view merging past and present perspectives.
You will also address the relation of Islam to other religions by taking comparative courses in Christianity and Judaism. This Islamic Studies program from Claremont Graduate University (CGU) provides excellent background preparation for a doctoral degree in religion or to pursue a variety of careers in government, international corporations, media outlets and non-profit organizations.
Program Highlights
- The MA in Islamic Studies offers three tracks of study: Quranic Studies; Sexuality, Gender, and Feminist Studies in Islam; and Environmental Studies in Islam.
- Interdisciplinary concentrations are available to Religion students, including American Studies, Early Modern Studies, Hemispheric & Transnational Studies, Media Studies, and Museum Studies.
- You will have access to the libraries of CGU and Claremont University Consortium which offer more than two million volumes – more than 250,000 in the field of religion alone.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Islamic Studies
- Classical Arabic Literature & the Qur’an
- Islamic Cosmology & Mysticism
- Feminism & Quranic Studies
- Theories of Religion
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Credits
40 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Islamic Studies View 806 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
Applicants who feel that their Grade Point Averages do not adequately represent their ability to succeed in a graduate program may find it helpful to submit GRE scores for consideration.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 95
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application
- $80 Application fee
- Official transcripts (undergraduate/graduate)
- Resume
- English proficiency exam (international applicants only)
- Copy of Passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- Financial Statement or Proof
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
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International
39600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
39600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1980 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Claremont
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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