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Islamic World Studies (BA)

In the Islamic world studies degree program, you’ll develop an understanding of the diverse Muslim communities and their interconnections by exploring their primary texts, history and cultural traditions. You will study Islam as a worldview, civilization and living reality, and examine global communities as well as regional issues.

As you work towards your Islamic world studies degree, you’ll take courses from various departments, including history, religious studies, political science, international studies, modern languages and women’s and gender studies to help you develop an understanding of the Islamic world from multiple perspectives.

We offer the 3+3 BA/JD Program, which allows high-achieving first-year undergraduate students to be admitted simultaneously to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS) and the College of Law (LAW). You’ll complete your first three years in LAS and your final three years in LAW.

Classes

Coursework

  • Islam in the United States
  • Cairo: Mother of the World
  • Islamic World Studies
  • Islamist Political Movements
  • Nature as Resource: Mining & Extraction’s Impact on Environment & Society
  • Religion and Conflict in South Asia
  • Women in the Middle East: Beyond the Veil
  • Religion, Nationalism, and Politics

Career Options

Common Career Areas

  • Public policy
  • International business
  • Education
  • Immigration work
  • Social services
  • Law
  • Human rights
More career info

93%

of Islamic World Studies graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.

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