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Certificate, Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes in Islamic Studies and Interfaith Relations

HMI's academic courses are designed to encourage and assist scholars in building bridges of understanding between Christians, Muslims, Hindus and people of other faiths. This is reflected in the syllabi of the different courses as well as in all its other activities.

The Post-Graduate Diploma course is a nine-month program designed for those who seek a deeper knowledge of Islam and interfaith relations. This program is open to students from all religious and ideological backgrounds and has the objective of preparing them for interaction within a multi-faith society. Students are not assumed to have any significant previous background in Islam.

This programme of study can also serve as a preparation for students who wish to enroll in the Master of Theology - Islam degree under the Senate of Serampore. It also prepares pastors to engage meaningfully in the pastoral life of the church in the context of the pluralistic Indian society.

Study Programmes

Certificate, Diploma and Post-Graduate Diploma Programmes in Islamic Studies and Interfaith Relations

Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Conflict Resolution, Peace-Building and Interfaith Relations

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The following courses are offered:

Courses

  

ISLAMIC STUDIES

 

Introduction to Islam 1 – first term (4.5 credits)

Textual sources for Islam: the Quran and Hadith. The term begins with a general introduction to Islam and then concentrates on aspects of the Quran and Hadith, such as the pre-Islamic prophets and Jesus, the place of women, and the development of Islamic law. During the term students also participate in a two-week conflict-resolution workshop held by HMI's praxis department.

Introduction to Islam 2 – second term (4.5 credits)

Islamic history and civilization worldwide, covering the life of the Prophet Muhammad and subsequent historical periods (Umayyad, Abbasid, Fatimid, Saljuq, Ottoman, etc), as well as developments in pre-modern Islamic thought, before turning to a survey of Muslims in the contemporary world

Introduction to Islam 3 – third term (4.5 credits)

The pre-modern political and social history of Muslims in South Asia (the sultanate of Delhi, Deccan sultanates, Moguls, etc.), followed by an examination of 19th and 20th century developments in South Asia.

 

ISLAMIC LANGUAGE:

Elementary Arabic, Persian or Urdu – first term (5 credits)

Intermediate Arabic, Persian or Urdu – second term (5 credits)

Advanced Arabic, Persian or Urdu – third term (5 credits)

INTERFAITH RELATIONS:

Interfaith Relations 1 – first term (1.5 credits)

Christian, Islamic and Hindu textual resources for interfaith relations and reconciliation

Interfaith Relations 2 – second term (1.5 credits)

History of interfaith relations and reconciliation worldwide

Interfaith Relations 3 – third term (1.5 credits)

Contemporary interfaith relations and reconciliation in South Asia

OTHER:

 

Methods of Academic Research – first term (1.5 credits)

Basic research skills needed for writing term papers, theses and book reviews. Students will evaluate sample academic articles and learn standard footnote and bibliography formats.

Study of Religion – second term (1.5 credits)

Introduction to the objective scholarly study of religion that covers basics of religion and religions and the various academic subdisciplines of the study of religion – Anthropology, Sociology, Phenomenology and Psychology of Religion

Conflict Resolution and Islam – third term (1.5 credits)

Coverage of the concept of justice in Islam and methods of conflict resolution in the Islamic tradition

The programme of study extends over three terms, each 12 weeks long, from mid June to the end of March. The following courses are offered for the Islamic Studies and Interfaith Relations programme:
Islamic Studies: History, Faith and Practice:

* Introduction to Islam 1 (4.5 credits)

* Introduction to Islam 2 (4.5 credits)

* Introduction to Islam 3 (4.5 credits)
Islamic Language:

* Elementary Arabic, Persian or Urdu (5 credits)

* Intermediate Arabic, Persian or Urdu (5 credits)

* Advanced Arabic, Persian or Urdu (5 credits)
Interfaith Relations:

* Interfaith Relations 1 – first term (1.5 credits)

* Interfaith Relations 2 – second term (1.5 credits)

* Interfaith Relations 3 – third term (1.5 credits)
Other:

* Methods of Academic Research – first term (1.5 credits)

* Study of Religion – second term (1.5 credits)

* Conflict Resolution and Islam – third term (1.5 credits)

Each full-time three-month term consists of four courses totaling 12.5 credits (Introduction to Islam 4.5 credits + Islamic Language 5 credits + Interfaith Relations 1.5 credits + Other 1.5 credits). A credit is defined as one hour of class time per week.
FIRST TERM 

(mid-June to early September)

 SECOND TERM 

(mid-September to early December)

THIRD TERM 

(early January to mid-March):

Arabic, Persian, or Urdu Language 1

Islam 1 - Islamic Texts: Quran and Hadith

Interfaith Relations 1 - Textual Resources for Interfaith Reconciliation

Methods of Academic Research

Arabic, Persian, or Urdu Language 2

Islam 2 - Islamic History and Civilization

Interfaith Relations 2 - The History of Interfaith Relations

Academic Study of Religion

Arabic, Persian, or Urdu Language 3

Islam 3 - Islam in South Asia and the Modern World

Interfaith Relations 3 - Interfaith Reconciliation in South Asia

Conflict Resolution and Islam

The program of study extends over three separate 12-week terms, each with a special focus. While it is preferred that students take the program full-time, beginning with the first term, the program is designed in such a flexible way that students can take the courses in any order. During each term the students will go on several field trips to Islamic sites in Hyderabad. Grades will be based on term papers, exams, class participation and other assignments.

Any student who meets the basic standards for admission is welcome to enroll in any of the courses without committing to the full programme. Thus one can take any combination of courses, such as only Arabic or only the Introduction to Islam course. Such non-degree students may enroll for any term and take any course; there are no prerequisites. All levels of the language classes are offered each term.

Those students, however, who wish to receive the Post-Graduate Diploma must fulfill the entire programme. Such students are expected to enroll full time, although part-time study extending over more than three terms leading to the Post-Graduate Diploma can be arranged.

Students who satisfy the requirements of a 3-month term will be eligible for a certificate. When they complete the requirements of two terms (6 months) they will be eligible for a diploma, and when they complete the requirements of all three terms (9 months) they will be eligible for a Post-Graduate Diploma.

All courses, other than the language courses, are taught in English.

APPLICATION FORM

·         Please click here for Application Form for Diploma Course in Islamic Studies and Interfaith Relations.