Global Islamic Studies Major
The major consists of at least ten courses drawn from a wide variety of departments and interdisciplinary programs, as well as foreign languages related to the student’s focus of study.
Every student must complete at least one elective at the 300 level or higher. Students receiving honors in the major must complete eleven courses, with Global Islamic Studies 497-498 in place of 491 or 492. Given the status of Arabic in the religious life of Muslims, all students are strongly encouraged to take Arabic language courses even if they have chosen another language related to their focus. Courses taken abroad may be counted toward the major with the approval of the faculty adviser.
Every student who declares a major in Global Islamic Studies will attend public lectures and other events sponsored by the program. Students will maintain a portfolio of their coursework and also write reflection essays about the events they have attended. In their senior year, students will make use of this portfolio for majors’ discussions and events. There will also be a poster session showcasing students’ senior projects.
Students must complete the following five courses:
Required Courses
Students must complete the following
Five courses from the following:
Other electives
Students will consult with their faculty advisers to determine a particular focus within the major. Any of the following courses may also be counted as electives, depending on the student’s focus:
An appropriate 400-level seminar in a relevant discipline may be substituted for the individual study, with approval of the faculty adviser.