Introduction to Islam 15 credits

About the course

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about Islam's forms of expression in history and the present. This includes an overview of Islam as an individual religious vocation, the historical development of Islam as systematic religious doctrine and practice, and the world-historical significance of Islamic civilization. The course introduces the sacred texts of Islam and how these have been used and given different meanings up to our own time. Half the course is devoted to how Islam is understood and practiced in various local, regional, national and international contexts in South Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, in sub-Saharan Africa and in the global Muslim diaspora.

The course consists of three parts: 1. Introduction to Islam; 2. Introduction to the texts of Islam; and 3. Introduction to the context of Islam.

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Autumn 2025
- Introduction to Islam
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
  
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  Starts
  1 September 2025
  
  Ends
  18 January 2026
  
  Number of credits
  15 credits
  
  Type of studies
  Web-based (online)
  
  Mandatory meetings
  No mandatory meetings
  
  Study pace
  50%
  
  Teaching hours
  Mixed
  
  Study location
  Varied
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-12038
  
  Outline for distance course
  Mandatory online meetings for instruction and examination are included.
  
  Selection
  Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 24,150
  
  Total fee: SEK 24,150
  
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