Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

• 3 - Studies in Humanities and the Arts
• 34 - Religion and Theology
• 38.02 - Religion/Religious Studies

38.0205 - Islamic Studies

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on Islam as preached by the Prophet Muhammad in 6th century Arabia and subsequently interpreted and elaborated by Islamic scholars and others; together with the cultural and social milieu related to the faith in various periods, localities, and branches. These programs include courses in Islamic scripture and related written authorities and commentaries (Qur'an, Hadith, Sunnah, Tafsir, Sirah); Islamic law and jurisprudence; Sufism; the various branches including Sunni, Shi'ia, Ahmaddiyyah, and others; and the development of Islamic religion and society from the beginnings to the present.

• Example Program Names:

  • Islamic philosophy and thought
  • Islamic religion and thought
  • Islamic studies

• Exclusion

  • Near and Middle Eastern civilizations(05.0108)
  • World religions(38.0201)
  • Religious education(39.0401)
  • Middle East history(54.0199)