Study Islamic Studies at Otago
Overview
With over a billion followers and a history covering some 1400 years, the religion of Islam and the cultures of the Muslim world together represent a very significant part of world civilization. The BA in Islamic Studies will equip you to understand Islam from a range of different perspectives. You will study the historical roots of the tradition, the primary religious scriptures of Islam and the theological, philosophical, legal, political and mystical traditions which are based upon them as well as the varied cultures of Islam in many different countries of the world.
Students wishing to major in Islamic Studies should consult the Department of Theology and Religion. The BA in Islamic Studies is contingent upon appropriate staff appointments in Islamic Studies and will not be available until such appointments are made.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (BA) majoring in Islamic Studies
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 | |
| 200-level | Three of RELS 207, RELS 220, RELS 221, RELS 222, RELS 225, RELS 234, POLS 210, POLS 214 | 54 |
| 300-level | Four of RELS 320, RELS 321, RELS 322, RELS 323, RELS 324, RELS 325, RELS 334, HIST 303, POLS 310 | 72 |
| Plus | 198 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Arts | 198 |
| Note | Papers must include at least three of RELS 207, RELS 221, RELS 222, RELS 321, RELS 322, RELS 323, RELS 324 | |
| Total | 360 |
Minor Subject Requirements
Islamic Studies as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 | |
| Above 100-level | Three of RELS 207, RELS 220, RELS 221, RELS 222, RELS 225, RELS 234, POLS 210, POLS 214, RELS 320, RELS 321, RELS 322, RELS 323, RELS 324, RELS 325, RELS 334, HIST 303, POLS 310, including at least one 300-level paper. | 54 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Email us at religion@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/religion
