MA Islamic Religious Studies at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The Master’s degree program in Islamic Theological Studies offers students the possibility to explore the religion of Islam in depth. It not only covers traditional topics such as theology and law, but also current challenges facing Muslims in today’s society. The interdisciplinary degree program links theological, philosophical, historical and social science perspectives, leading to a broad understanding of Islam as a religion, but also as a cultural and societal phenomenon.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree program predominantly revolves around critical reflection of Islamic beliefs, with a focus on theology, religious philosophy and an interdisciplinary approach involving related disciplines also working in the field of islam.

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Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: The Master’s degree program in Islamic Theological Studies is open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects: One subject or two subject Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Theology at another university (subject-specific). Degrees in social sciences, humanities or cultural sciences provided the degree includes at least 40 ECTS credits in Islamic theological studies with a systematical, practical or text-based focus. Candidates must have achieved a final grade of at least 2.5 in a subject-specific or subject-related Bachelor’s degree. Candidates with subject-specific degrees with a total grade of between 2.51 and 3.0 may be invited to a selection interview. Arabic language proficiency of at least level B2 according to the CEFR. (Proof of Arabic courses amounting to at least 40 ECTS credits or equivalent language certificates e.g. UNIcert level II or above is requir

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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