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.
Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits
Application code
UMU-12038
Application
The online application opens 17 March 2025 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 April 2025. How to apply
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.
