BA Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft (two subjects) at University of Göttingen

Discover the Arabic-Islamic world: This degree programme provides knowledge about the religion of Islam, Islamic theology and philosophy during the classical period, Islamic law past and present as well as the literature and culture of the Arabic Middle East. One fundamental component is the study of the standard modern Arabic language with possible foci in Arabic dialects and classic Arabic.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

During the first year, the focus is on learning the basics of the Arabic language. Lectures provide students a glimpse of the fundamentals of the Islamic religion, history and intellectual history as well as Islamic law and Arabic-Islamic culture and literature.

Career pathways

Graduates can expect to find positions in academics, the diplomatic corps, cultural exchanges, media and government services. Related and consecutive/graduate programmes

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