Overview

The aim of the course is to:

  • provide students with foundational knowledge in the study of Islam, giving them a basic understanding of the social, historic, practical, contemporary and spiritual aspects of Islam;
  • provide a range of cognitive, technical and communication skills needed to understand Islamic Studies in a changing context;
  • provide a course in Islamic Studies for students for whom a 1 or 2 year study program is their preferred option; and
  • provide a platform and incentive to further their studies in Islamic Studies.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Structure

Essential set112 Credit Points
Elective set16 Credit Points

Enrolment Pattern

Study plan

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
demonstrate basic knowledge in Islamic theology, Islamic history, Islamic practice and contemporary issues relating to the Muslim community;
2.
demonstrate proficiency in reading and understanding the Qur’an;
3.
develop basic skills in critical thinking in Islamic Studies in a changing context;
4.
demonstrate an understanding of the expectations and requirements of successful tertiary study;
5.
demonstrate the capacity to undertake further studies in Islamic Studies beyond the Associate Degree level.

Related courses

Articulated Set
Exit Award

Alternative exit options

The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.