Islamic Studies: Critical Thinking and Academic Writing

Education facts

Code: ISLB35

<p>Would you like to learn how to write an academic research paper while deepening your knowledge of a topic of your own choosing within Islamic Studies? In this course, you will develop your critical thinking and academic writing skills through hands-on practice.</p><p>This is a 7.5-credit course in Islamic Studies. The focus is on academic research skills: formulating a research question, selecting an appropriate method, using sources, and writing an academic paper.</p><p>You will also gain insight into how research in Islamic Studies is conducted and learn to distinguish between different types of texts, such as scholarly articles, textbooks, and journalistic writing.</p><p>The course is offered as a standalone course and may be included in a degree in History of Religions or in Religious Studies and Theology. Instruction is conducted in both Swedish and English.</p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and successful completion of at least 15 credits within Religious Studies: Level 1 (REVA10/ÄRED11), of which at least 5 credits must consist of Module 4 Jewish and Islamic traditions. Alternatively, general eligibility and successful completion of at least 15 credits within Islamic Studies: Level 1 (ISLA11), or the equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Islamic Studies: Critical Thinking and Academic Writing

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %