Overview

The Theological Studies program of Claremont School of Theology provides room for students to personalize their studies to their own areas of interest. The culmination of this degree is a summative exercise which usually takes the form of a Master’s thesis.

Islamic Studies and Leadership Track

The Islamic Studies and Leadership track strikes a careful balance between theory and practice for students interested in positions of leadership in Muslim contexts, particularly in North American Muslim communities.

The program requires courses in the Qur’an, Islamic philosophy, theology, history, jurisprudence, and spirituality as well as Arabic language to ensure a firm grounding in Islamic thought and practice.

Students can then customize their program to study contemporary issues in ethics, youth development, urban education, spiritual formation, immigration rights, non-profit leadership, and/or spiritual care, among others. The degree culminates with an exam in Arabic translation and communication, and a paper/project or master’s thesis.

Students in this program will be prepared for a variety of careers in public, private, religious and non-profit contexts that require grounding in the Islamic tradition.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Islamic Leadership and Spirituality

The Qur’an: Composition, Collection and Teachings

Islamic Theology and Philosophy

Islamic Law and Legal Theory

Arabic

Interreligious Dialogue and Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 752 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Application Fee ($50)

Resume/CV

Personal Statement (Approximately 1000 words)

Your personal statement should address: your reasons for a pursuit of graduate theological study, your desire to study at Claremont School of Theology, your intended use of the degree in meeting future goals

Official sealed transcripts from all institutions attended after high school

Letters of Recommendation – 3 total

English Proficiency Documentation - required for all applicants for whom English is a second language. Either official TOEFL or official IELTS scores will be accepted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26520 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26520 USD / year

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Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Islamic Studies and Leadership Track

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