Political Islam [MSc]

4.2
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  • It was easy for me to fit into the university. It is so good that I never had any dull moment there. I really love every bit of it and have no regrets.
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  • University of Glasgow is perfect and I am glad they involved everything that calls for quality. I had an amazing time of my life. My experience was positive and I would recommend the same to all. Thanks for everything. Try this place once and you'll thank me later.
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Postgraduate

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The University of Glasgow offers a number of course options that may be taken by students, such as the courses provided within the Global Securities programme. The course is taught by experts in Theology and Religious Studies. Assistance is offered by staff who teach outside of the Islamic tradition, which will be of use for those interested, for example, in Islamic-Christian relations or forms of literature within the Islamic tradition. The programme is sufficiently flexible to enable students to concentrate on specific areas of study, or to concentrate on a more general range of issues. Linguistic ability in Arabic, Persian, Turkish (or any other non-European language) is not essential. Students are encouraged to participate in the wider seminar series offered in the subject area in order to gain a comprehensive knowledge of religion and culture in the contemporary world. (There are experts in Chinese religions, Judaism and Christianity with Theology and Religious Studies). Glasgow has a large Muslim community. There are possibilities to engage with this local community.

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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4.2
fantastic
  • It was easy for me to fit into the university. It is so good that I never had any dull moment there. I really love every bit of it and have no regrets.
    |
  • University of Glasgow is perfect and I am glad they involved everything that calls for quality. I had an amazing time of my life. My experience was positive and I would recommend the same to all. Thanks for everything. Try this place once and you'll thank me later.
    |
  • Glasgow is awesome. They offer such a wide assortment of courses and as far as I can tell they are taught well. I'm adoring the GU way of life
    |
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4.4
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Jozef Gwizdala

5.0
25/05/2019
About the course: It was easy for me to fit into the university. It is so good that I never had any dull moment there. I really love every bit of it and have no regrets.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Caitlin

3.5
24/05/2019
About the course: University of Glasgow is perfect and I am glad they involved everything that calls for quality. I had an amazing time of my life. My experience was positive and I would recommend the same to all. Thanks for everything. Try this place once and you'll thank me later.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lucy Metcalf

4.0
22/05/2019
About the course: Glasgow is awesome. They offer such a wide assortment of courses and as far as I can tell they are taught well. I'm adoring the GU way of life
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • Islam
  • Religious Studies
  • Theology

Course programme

This MSc in Political Islam investigates a number of “radical” Islamic movements such as Salafism, the Muslim Brotherhood, and the Islamic revival in Iran post-1978. At the same time, alternative understandings of Islam will be examined including the so-called “liberal” version, Islamic feminist thinking and contemporary manifestations of Sufism (the so-called “mystical” side of Islam).

As the course progresses the topics will engage with the historical Islamic tradition, so that students will appreciate the wide variety of “Islams” that have appeared in modern times. An understanding of Islam is imperative in the contemporary period, with issues such as security, identity and immigration appearing on a daily basis in the Western media. Islam is no longer a religion that is confined to the Middle East, but needs to be understood as an integral part of British society and culture. The challenges and issues that Muslims face require urgent investigation, and this course provides the framework for students to engage with the changes that affect everyone in society.

The programme is designed for small groups that will discuss the topics in a seminar environment. There will be formal lectures and the occasional guest speaker. The basis of the programme will be textual, and will involve class/group discussions about the material provided. Core teaching is delivered in two semesters, followed by a dissertation. The project dissertation is an opportunity for students to identify an area of interest and to create a research project that allows in-depth critical exploration of this.

Additional information

Core courses:

  • Political Islam (30 credits)
  • Modern Islamic Thought (30 credits)

 Students must also write a dissertation which is compulsory.

Optional courses:

  • Muhammad
  • Religion and Violence
  • Directed Study

Students may also take one course outside of those offered within Theology and Religious Studies.

Political Islam [MSc]

Price on request