Islamic Studies

(Minor 30)

Degree program: Master of Arts (RVO19)

General description

The minor in Islamic Studies equips students with in-depth expertise of fundamental aspects of the past and present of the Islamic world and the Middle East, in relation to two thematic areas: the history of ideas, addressing across time the themes of Islamic philosophy, religion, and history of knowledge, and normative traditions of the Islamic world; and the modern Muslim world, spanning social, cultural, religious, and political developments in countries shaped by Islam, from the 18th century to the present day. In the course of the program students have the opportunity to build on their knowledge of Arabic and train in Persian or Turkish. Those completing the program are equipped to critically address scholarly insights, and to communicate and apply their knowledge of specific subjects in academic and non-academic contexts.

Admission requirements

For general Informations on Application see: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application; More Informations in regulations and admission requirements of the program of study.

Branch of studies

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

ECTS credits

30 ECTS Credits

Language of instruction

German, English