Islamic Theology (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)
The Bachelor's degree programme in Islamic Theology covers the academic disciplines of Islamic textual studies (Quran/Hadith), Islamic law, philosophy, and religious education. Key areas of focus include comprehensive Arabic language training and the social role of Islam (interreligious dialogue and pluralism).
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- Major Field
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The Bachelor's degree programme in Islamic Theology combines theological theory with practical application. The specific curriculum of Islamic Theology as an academic discipline includes Islamic textual studies (Quran and Hadith), Islamic law, Islamic religious practice, religious education, Islamic philosophy, Kalām and mysticism, Islamic history, and contemporary Islam.
In addition, students receive comprehensive Arabic language training, enabling them to work with original sources.
Furthermore, the programme examines the social role of Islam in the globalized world – with a focus on interreligious dialogue, comparative theology, the plurality of Islamic movements and Muslim realities in Germany and Europe, and reflection on the relationship between (lived) religiosity and scholarship.
Mandatory modules (120 CP)
- B-01a Introduction to Islamic Theology (15 CP)
- B-02 Islam in Past and Present (10 CP)
- B-03 Arabic I (10 CP)
- B-04 Koran and Hadith (10 CP)
- B-05 Islamic Law and Practical Theology (10 CP)
- B-06 Arabic II (10 CP)
- B-07 Islamic Philosophy, Kalām and Mysticism (10 CP)
- B-10 Arabic III (10 CP)
- B-11 Arabic IV (10 CP)
- B-16 Islamic Theology in Practice (10 CP)
- B-19a Bachelor's Thesis Module (15 CP)
Mandatory elective modules (40 CP)
Choose one out of the following modules:
- B-08a Interreligious Perspectives (10 CP)
- B-09a Islam in Germany and Europe (10 CP)
and three out of the following:
- B-12 In-depth module Islam in Past and Present (10 CP)
- B-13 In-depth module Islamic Law and Practical Theology (10 CP)
- B-14 In-depth module Foundations of Belief, Philosophy and Ethics (10 CP)
- B-15 In-depth module Koran and Hadith (10 CP)
General elective modules (20 CP)
In addition to specialised study, Students acquire subject-specific, non-specialist and interdisciplinary key qualifications of 20 CP. The general elective modules can be chosen from the module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions.
Special features
Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin offers a nationally innovative Bachelor's degree programme focusing on the "Theology of Diversity," which takes a comparative approach to Sunni and Shiite currents within Islam. The programme provides a solid foundation in Islamic intellectual and cultural history and its sources. This enables students to engage with contemporary Islamic theological discourses and current societal debates surrounding Islam. At the same time, its theological approach clearly distinguishes it from Bachelor's degree programmes in Islamic Studies.
The programme is open to all interested individuals with a university entrance qualification and is therefore explicitly aimed at people of all faiths, regardless of their religious affiliation, who have an interest in Islamic theological topics.
Applicants should enjoy working carefully and in detail with texts and engaging in scholarly and historical research, as well as being willing to learn Arabic.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
With this degree, you can apply to Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin for programmes such as the M.A. in Islamic Theology and the M.A. in Religion and Culture.
It also qualifies you for several other advanced master's programmes in the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences. Find out more in the course catalogue or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.
The Bachelor's degree in Islamic Theology qualifies graduates for further Master's studies in the humanities, cultural studies, and social sciences, as well as for careers in various sectors of society. The specifically Islamic theological content is relevant for those professional fields in which Islam plays a significant role, such as mosque communities and religious welfare organizations.
Furthermore, the academic and communication skills acquired during the programme are relevant for career fields that do not necessarily focus on Islam (e.g., journalism, administration, business).
More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.
Course Advisory Service
Questions about the course can be answered by Prof. Dr. Ufuk Topkara, by phone: 030 2093-98099 or email.
Recognition of credits
Prof. Dr. Tuba Isik
Contact information for the institute
Berlin Institute for Islamic Theology
Institutsgeb?ude, Hannoversche Stra?e 6, 10115 Berlin