M.A. Islamic History

Eligibility: Graduation in any Social Sciences subject or equivalent
Course Level : Postgraduate (PG)
Duration : 2 Years
Description :

History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. It is the study of change over time, and it covers all aspects of human society. Islamic History is the history of Islam which concerns the political, social, economic and cultural developments of Islamic Civilization. Master of Arts or M.A. in Islamic History is a two year postgraduate course with four semesters of study. The course is designed to acquire good knowledge to students in various historical processes that has gone into the making of Islamic societies, cultures and Islamic civilizations. 

Main Subjects to Be Studied

  • Muslim Historiography
  • Pre-Islamic Arabia & History of Early Islam
  • Caliphs & the Umayyad
  • Political & Cultural History of Abbasids
  • Islam in Europe & Africa
  • History of Ottomans & Turkish Republic
  • Glimpses of the History of Middle East
  • Early Indo – Arab Relations & Origin of Islam in Kerala
  • Islam in India
  • Islamic Economics & Banking
  • Political Thought in Islam
  • Islamic Religious Sciences
  • Gender Studies in Islam
  • Muslims & Freedom Movement
  • Research Methodology in Social Sciences
  • Revivalist Movements in Islam
  • Mysticism & Philosophy in Islam
  • Human Rights in Islam

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