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Master of Islamic Studies Articulated Set

includes:

Master of Islamic Studies
Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies
Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

The Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies is a postgraduate course consisting of eight subjects. Students receive grounded knowledge and analytical skills in the study of Islam and develop their ability to analyse information relating to a broad range of Islamic matters. Students are immersed in an all-encompassing understanding of Islam at an advanced level, covering social, contemporary, legal and spiritual aspects of Islam. Students also develop an extensive knowledge of Islamic history and study the Arabic language at an introductory level. In addition, this course provides a pathway for further studies in Islamic Studies at the Masters level.

The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies is a postgraduate course consisting of four subjects. Students receive introductory broad-based knowledge and critical skills in the study of Islam. This knowledge relates to the understanding of Islam in theology, Islamic practice and contemporary issues, in addition to the ability to research original work in Islamic studies. The course aims to prepare students for further academic study or provide students with an introductory understanding of the Islamic faith and its adherents which would benefit teachers, public servants, companies or any individual or institute dealing with Muslims regularly.

  • Award Names
  • Availability
  • Duration
  • Admission
  • Credit
  • Articulation
  • Graduation
  • Course Structure
  • Enrolment Pattern

The course includes the following awards:

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies GradCertIslStud

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies GradDipIslStud

Master of Islamic Studies MIslStud

Course Study Modes and Locations

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies (1311IS)

Distance Education - United Theological College

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies (1611IS)

Distance Education - United Theological College

Master of Islamic Studies (1716IS)

Distance Education - United Theological College

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Master of Islamic Studies

Full-time 2 years (4.0 sessions)

Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)

Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Master of Islamic Studies

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Director.

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Director.

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Other applicants may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Director.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Master of Islamic Studies

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies or the Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies or equivalent will be awarded credit into the Master of Islamic Studies.

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies

Students who have successfully completed Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies or equivalent will be awarded credit into the Graduate Diploma.

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

No special arrangements apply.

Articulation

The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirements

Master of Islamic Studies

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies (32)
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points comprising two core subjects (16) and two restricted electives (16).

Core Subjects (16)
ISL400 Islamic Worldview and Theology
ISL470 Essentials of Islamic Spirituality

Restricted Electives (16)
Choose two electives from the following restricted electives.
ISL410 Islamic Jurisprudence of the Five Pillars
ISL411 Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh)
ISL430 Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir)
ISL481 Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah)

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies (64)
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points comprising six core subjects (48) and two restricted electives (16).

Core Subjects (48)
ISL400 Islamic Worldview and Theology
ISL410 Islamic Jurisprudence of the Five Pillars
ISL411 Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh)
ISL430 Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir)
ISL470 Essentials of Islamic Spirituality
ISL481 Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah)

Restricted Electives (16)
Choose two electives from the following restricted electives. One elective must be Arabic which must be chosen in consultation with your course director.
ISL412 Religious and Communal Leadership in Modern Society
ISL413 Islamic Family Law and Society
ISL451 Islam in the Modern World
ISL455 Women in Islam, Civilisations and Cultures
ISL471 Islam: Morality and Etiquette in Daily Life
ISL483 History of Islam: From Tribe to World Civilisation

ISL460 Introduction to Arabic Reading
ISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1
ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2
ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1
ISL464 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2
ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar

Master of Islamic Studies (128)
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 128 points comprising of the following:
- Six 8 point core subjects (48)
- Two 8 point restricted electives (16)
- Three 16 point core subjects (48)
- One 16 point restricted elective (16)

8 Point Core Subjects (48)
ISL400 Islamic Worldview and Theology
ISL410 Islamic Jurisprudence of Five Pillars
ISL411 Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh)
ISL430 Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir)
ISL470 Essentials of Islamic Spirituality
ISL481 Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah)

Restricted Electives (16)
Choose two electives from the following restricted electives. One elective must be Arabic which must be chosen in consultation with your course director.
ISL412 Religious and Communal Leadership in Modern Society
ISL413 Islamic Family Law and Society
ISL451 Islam in the Modern World
ISL455 Women in Islam, Civilisations and Cultures
ISL471 Islam: Morality and Etiquette in Daily Life
ISL483 History of Islam: From Tribe to World Civilisation

ISL460 Introduction to Arabic Reading
ISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1
ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2
ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1
ISL464 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2
ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar

16 Point Core Subjects (48)
ISL591 Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts
ISL593 Islamic Theology: Classical to Contemporary Thought
ISL594 Islamic Studies: Methodology and Sources

16 Point Restricted Elective (16)
Choose one elective from the following two options:
ISL592 Islamic History, Law and Society
ISL599 Guided Research in Islamic Studies

Enrolment Pattern

Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies
Session 1
ISL400 Islamic Worldview and Theology (8)
ISL470 Essentials of Islamic Spirituality (8)

Session 2
1x Restricted Elective (8)
1x Restricted Elective (8)

Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies
Session 1
ISL400 Islamic Worldview and Theology (8)
ISL470 Essentials of Islamic Spirituality (8)

Session 2ISL410 Islamic Jurisprudence of Five Pillars (8)
ISL481 Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah) (8)

Session 3
ISL411 Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh) (8)
1x Restricted Elective (8)

Session 4
ISL430 Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir) (8)
1x Restricted Elective (8)

Master of Islamic Studies
Session 1
ISL400 Islamic Worldview and Theology (8)
ISL470 Essentials of Islamic Spirituality (8)

Session 2
ISL410 Islamic Jurisprudence of Five Pillars (8)
ISL481 Philosophy of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Sirah) (8)

Session 3
ISL411 Methodology of Islamic Law (Usul al-Fiqh) (8)
1x Restricted Elective (8)

Session 4
ISL430 Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir) (8)
1x Restricted Elective (8)

Session 5
ISL591 Interpreting Islamic Sacred Texts (16)

Session 6
ISL593 Islamic Theology: Classical to Contemporary Thought (16)

Session 7
ISL594 Islamic Studies: Methodology and Sources (16)

Session 8
1x Restricted Elective (16)

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact your Course Director. You can find the name and contact details for your Course Director in your offer letter or contact your School office.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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