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Islam: Religion and Society

Minor

Note: The information on this page is from 2025-2026. New information will follow as soon as possible. Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Always wanted to know more about Islam in theory and practice and sharpen your mind about the role of religion in contemporary society? This minor introduces the core teachings of Islam and explores the multiple ways it is lived in Muslim majority and minority contexts. We offer the basics but also delve deep in key themes in the study of Islam, including Islamic law, Muslim thinkers and trends, society, gender, media, and migration. Welcoming students of all backgrounds, the minor fosters open and informed conversations about the role of Islam in contemporary societies. A field trip provides the opportunity to connect academic insights with lived realities.

Maximum number of participants: 50

Prospectus number: 5000MIRSN

Language of instruction: English

Registration: via EduXchange see More Info

19 May (13:00hrs) until 30 June 2026

Minor

Course EC Semester 1 Semester 2

Islam: Religion and Society in Semester 1
Introduction to the Study of Islam 5
Islam and Society 10
Islam in Europe 5
Islamic Law 5

Choose one of the three courses below:
Sufism: History, Religion and Material Culture 5
Islamic Art and Material Culture 5
The Living Quran 5

Islam: Religion and Society in Semester I & II
Introduction to the Study of Islam 5
Islam and Society 5
Islam in Europe 5
The World of Shi’i Islam: History, Art and Culture 5
Islamic Law 5

Choose one of the three courses below:
Sufism: History, Religion and Material Culture 5
Islamic Art and Material Culture 5
The Living Quran 5

More info

Request an eduID account to register in EduXchange. On how to do this, watch Explore & register for your minor via eduXchange.
Students from another university: please visit Info about minors

  • From July, register separately for the courses via MyStudymap (only applies to LEI students!) Guest students will be helped with their course enrollment.

Terms / Learning objectives

After completing the programme, the student is able to:

  1. describe and illustrate the core teachings of Islam;
  2. discuss ways in which Islam is lived across time and place with concrete examples;
  3. analyse the relationship between Islamic law and Muslim religious practice;
  4. apply and critically evaluate theoretical and methodological approaches in the academic study of Islam;
  5. communicate this knowledge orally and in writing for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Follow-on master’s programme

Master Middle Eastern Studies Master Religious Studies

Remarks

Alternatively, students can opt for a 15 EC course package. This consists of the three compulsory courses of semester I. It is not possible to follow this package in semester II.