The MA in Islam and Global Affairs (IGA) is a one-of-a-kind program that provides an opportunity to analyze the place of Islam in the context of global affairs, and the interconnected challenges facing global Muslim communities from an interdisciplinary perspective. Through research and integrative lab assignments, students are able to explore complex, interconnected global issues in collaboration with local and international organizations.

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Requirements

Minimum hours required to complete program 36 CH

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Foundation Courses
IGA 600	Islamic Worldview	3
IGA 605	Research Methods	3
IGA 611	Introduction to Islam and Global Affairs	3
Subtotal		9
Core Courses
IGA 612	Global Inequalities	3
IGA 613	Islam, Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding	3
IGA 628	Globalization & Faith Based Development	3
Subtotal		9
Specialization
IGA 627	Special Topics in Islam and Global Affairs	3
IGA 622	Islam and Global Governance	3
or IGA 629	Humanitarian Actions in the Muslim World
Subtotal		6
Lab
IGA 689	Integrative Lab	3
Subtotal		3
Thesis
IGA 695	Master's Thesis Hours	0-6
Subtotal		9
Non-Course Requirements
699	Thesis Defense	0
Total		36

Study Plan

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Hours
IGA 600	Islamic Worldview	3
IGA 605	Research Methods	3
IGA 611	Introduction to Islam and Global Affairs	3
	Semester Hours	9
Second Semester
IGA 612	Global Inequalities	3
IGA 613	Islam, Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding	3
IGA 689	Integrative Lab	3
	Semester Hours	9
Second Year
First Semester
IGA 627	Special Topics in Islam and Global Affairs	3
IGA 628	Globalization & Faith Based Development	3
IGA 695	Master's Thesis Hours	3
Specialization 2		3
	Semester Hours	12
Second Semester
IGA 695	Master's Thesis Hours	6
	Semester Hours	6
	Total Hours	36