Islamic Studies / Comparative Religion

I. Introduction to Islam

• Concept of Islam
• Importance of Din in Human Life
• Difference between Din and Religion
• Distinctive Aspects of Islam
• Islamic Beliefs & its Impact
• Islamic Worships

II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model

III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam

IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture

V. Islam and the World

• Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
• The Role of Islam in the Modern World
• Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges
• Rise of Extremism

VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam

VII. Islamic Code of Life

• Salient Features of Islamic System, Social System, Political System, Economic System, Judicial System, Administrative System
• Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad

--- Comparative Study of Major Religions (For Non-Muslims) ---

Alternative paper in lieu of Islamic Studies

I. Introduction

• Definition of religion
• Emergence of the study of religion
• Theological and academic study
• Overview of religious landscape

II. Hinduism

• Historical Background
• Scriptures
• Doctrines
• Ways to Liberation
• Hindu gods
• Major Hindu Sects
• Hindu society
• Hinduism in Modern World

III. Buddhism

• Historical Background
• Scriptures
• Teachings and Doctrines
• Buddhist Sects
• Buddhism in Modern World

IV. Judaism

• History
• Scriptures
• Articles of faith
• Holidays
• Worship
• Sects and movements

V. Christianity

• Historical background
• Scriptures
• Basic Doctrines
• Sects
• Festivals
• Worship
• Christianity in Modern Times

VI. Islam

• Introduction
• Scriptures
• Basic Doctrines
• Five Pillars
• Other Teachings
• Sects
• Contemporary Islamic movements