Islamic World Studies

Delve into Islamic studies through historical and contemporary lenses

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

Resources

Combined bachelor’s + master’s degree offered

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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