Islamic Studies and Religious Studies

About the Course

Islamic Studies and Religious Studies is offered as a joint honours programme. The course will provide you with the opportunity to study many aspects of Islam, in both historical and contemporary contexts. Like other academic areas, Islamic Studies applies analytical and critical approaches to its subject area. A range of options allows specialised work in such fields as Islamic primary sources, Shari'ah, Arabic, Islamic philosophy, and Islam and Christianity in dialogue.  The Islamic Studies Joint programme offers students the opportunity to explore Islam and the theoretical study of religion using the techniques of anthropology, phenomenology, psychology, sociology, theology and empirical study. It familiarises students with the specifics of Islamic traditions as well as enabling comparisons to be made between the beliefs and practices of various religions.

As well as being a fascinating subject in its own right, Islamic Studies has relevance for those wishing to pursue careers in fields such as education, social services, media, diplomacy, or business.

Award
BA (Joint Honours)

UCAS Code
TV66*

Language Choice
English

Course Length

3 years full-time; part-time study available

Entry Requirements

You will be invited to visit the University to discuss the course. Entry is based on individual merit

Career Opportunities

  • Teaching
  • Translation
  • Media
  • Consultancy
  • Business
  • Diplomacy

Department

School of Theology, Religious Studies and Islamic Studies

Campus

Lampeter Campus

Typical modules

  • Abrahamic Faiths
  • Islam and its Sacred Scriptures
  • Christian Doctrine
  • Arabic
  • Islam in the Contemporary World
  • Religion, Culture and Society
  • Islamic Law
  • Perspectives on Living Religions
  • International Study Tour
  • Islam in the West
  • Sacred Journeys and Holy Sites
  • Hindu Ritual and Society
  • Sex and Violence: Religion in the Modern World
  • Imagining the Other: Theories of Religion
  • Research Methods
  • Hebrew Narrative

Key Features

  • Taught by subject specialists
  • Mixture of lecture and seminar-based classes
  • Opportunity for independent research project
  • Field classes to Palestine/Israel, Egypt and Syria

Programme Specification

Programme Specification Joint Honours ISLAMIC STUDIES

Further Information

Joint Routes Available:

  • Islamic Studies and Archaeology - TV64
  • Islamic Studies and History - TV61
  • Islamic Studies and Philosophy - VVMP

*also available at the Carmarthen Campus