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111 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017-2018 │COLLEGE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES

CERTIFICATE IN MUSLIM STUDIES

Overview

The Certificate in Muslim Studies prepares students for effective life and work in Muslim contexts. The two required courses

provide essential understanding of Muslim beliefs and practices as well as various forms of Christian witness. Students

select the second two courses based on specific areas of interest. This certificate meets the basic requirements for a

concentration in this subject matter and can be plugged into other degree programs. This certificate is available completely

online, or can be done as a combination of resident and online courses.

Completion Requirements

Students must complete 12 hours of specified coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to receive the certificate in

Muslim Studies.

Certificate in Muslim Studies

12

CHL 5001

Chapel I

0

ICS 5020

Introduction to Islam

3

ICS 6071

Approaches to Islam

3

Choose any two of the following Muslim Studies courses

6

ICS 6012

Islamic Theology

3

ICS 6013

The Spirit World of Islam

3

ICS 6025

Life of Muhammad

3

ICS 6037

Understanding the Qur’an

3

ICS 6051

Women in Islam

3

ICS 6072

Responding to Muslim Concerns

3

ICS 6073

Islam in the 21

st

Century

3

ICS 6210

Contemporary Issues in Muslim Studies

3

ICS 6610

History of Muslim-Christian Relations

3

Note: This certificate program is not eligible for federal Title IV financial aid funds – i.e. Federal Direct Loans. Students who

are interested in exploring other financial aid options should contact the Financial Aid Office.