Islamic Studies and Religion

The aim of learning this field is to familiarize students with various religions, both monotheistic and non-monotheistic, and to introduce them to sacred texts, theology, jurisprudential issues, and ethical principles of religions. By understanding the common features of different religions, one can discover how to interact with them. Through comparing the teachings of religions with each other, students become acquainted with their strengths and weaknesses and can provide appropriate responses to various doubts raised in this field. Ultimately, the most important aspect of familiarity with this field is to grasp the comprehensive nature of Islam as a religion.

Some of the specialized courses in this field include: specialized language (sacred texts of religions), methodology of religious studies, ancient and primitive religions, monotheistic religions, Eastern religions, religions of the Far East, history of Sufism and mysticism, history of Islamic philosophy, history of Western philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of historical sciences, sociology of religion, and more.