4003 - Master of Islamic Studies
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MIslamicSt |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 061393F |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Maximum credit allowed | 36 credit points |
| Minimum grade for completion | To graduate with the masters, students must gain a credit average (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. |
| Course coordinator | Prof Greg Barton |
Description
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will have:
- a comprehensive understanding of Islamic civilisation, history and contemporary politics
- an appreciation and understanding of the diversity for Islamic culture and Muslim societies and the issues facing them in Asia, North Africa or the Middle East
- highly developed critical thinking skills, particularly in regard to analysis of contemporary Islam and the perceived challenges it poses
- the ability to integrate theoretical understandings and analysis of Islam in the historical and contemporary context into their own professional workplace environment
- highly developed collaborative learning and research skills
- the ability to work and research independently on complex academic and workplace-based projects
- high level writing, communication and presentation skills.
Structure
Requirements
Core units
- PLM4420 Islam and modernity
- RLM4040 Islamic thought in the modern world
- PLM4490 Islam in Indonesia and Turkey
- PLM5430 Political Islam
Level four electives
Students select one level four elective and one level five elective from the following:
- ASM4230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
- EUM4020/EUM5020 Religion and secularism in the quest for European integration
- MAI4002/MAI5002 Islamic economics
- PLM4460/PLM5460 Conflict resolution and Islam in the Middle East
- PLM5620 Research project (9000 words, 12 pts)*
* Entry to the research project elective will be reserved for students with distinction-plus results in the two level four core units. The research unit may only be taken at level five.
Alternative exit(s)
Students who have completed studies in this course to the value of:
- 24 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Islamic Studies
- 48 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma of Islamic Studies.
Students will also exit the masters with the appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.