Islamic Theology
See the “Information” tab for an overview of the programme. The courses below are the courses which are specifically offered for this programme and compulsory. More information: prof.mr.dr. M.S. Berger
See the “Information” tab for an overview of the programme. The courses below are the courses which are specifically offered for this programme and compulsory. More information: prof.mr.dr. M.S. Berger
Vak | EC | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Both semesters |
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General Required Course Religious Studies | 5 | ||
MA Thesis Religious Studies | 20 | ||
First semester |
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Interpreting Islam: contemporary ijtihad in economics and biomedical ethics | 5 | ||
Islamic Jurisprudence for Muslims in Europe: The Role of Fatwas | 5 | ||
Second semester |
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European policies and jurisprudence concerning Muslims and Islam | 5 |
Islamic Theology is a Master programme offered the Leiden Institute of Religious Studies. This one-year Master programme focuses on the study of contemporary Islam. The focus is predominantly theological, but the legal, ethical, political, historical and sociological backgrounds of the staff members provide for a variety of interdisciplinary approaches. In addition to required courses, the students are expected to develop their own lines of research based on primary sources.
The main focus of the programme is on the study of religion, i.e. Islam, its history and its significance today, with emphasis on Islam in the Western context.
The programme (60 EC) consists of the following elements:
1. General required course (5 EC)
2. Compulsory courses (15 EC)
Three courses of the chosen track
3. Additional courses/electives (20 EC)
4. MA thesis (20 EC)
All students write a master’s thesis of 20 ects. This thesis amounts to about 20.000 words. The master’s thesis is written in English, unless the supervisor approves of the use of another language (which may include Dutch). In all languages, correct use of grammar and style is expected from the student. Also see: http://hum.leiden.edu/students/regulations.
The programme also stimulates students to undertake research-internships, for instance by conducting researches for the benefit of media, municipalities or religious institutions. The electives can be taken in different forms, to be agreed between student and professor.
The primary supervisors are:
Prof.dr. mr. M.S. Berger, personal website
Dr. M.M.M.I. Ghaly, personal website
Students with an interest in a more sociological approach towards Islam in Europe might opt for admission to the Religious Studies: Islam in the Contemporary West programme. The programme is interdisciplinary and makes use of the instruments of philology, history, and social sciences (especially of the anthropology, sociology and psychology of religion).
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M.S. Berger, email: m.s.berger@religion.leidenuniv.nl
BA degree in Islamic Theology or an equivalent degree (including Arabic) from another recognized university; proficiency in Arabic is required. English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570/230) for international students (non-native speakers of English) is required.