Westminster, University of, MA, Modern Islamic Studies

The course addresses issues relevant to the various roles which Muslim nations and communities have been increasingly playing in the modern world at political; economic; diplomatic; doctrinal; and other levels; and distinguishes itself from others in the field by highlighting these issues within a broad contemporary and dynamic framework (having a holistic and integrative approach; combining theoretical and practical methodologies; will further distinguish it from more traditional approaches steeped in theology; history or Middle Eastern studies) with its emphasis on modern and practical realities; this course challenges and engages with diplomatic issues and conflict resolution techniques; and in view of the profile Islamic issues have been assuming in world affairs (the course will be useful if you want to do Islamic studies in the UK; benefiting from the historical British engagement with the Arab and Muslim world as well as from London’s central location and unique and well-publicised research facilities).