The MA in Islamic Studies at RGS distinguishes itself from other programs with its emphasis on reading Qur'anic Arabic, a comprehensive curriculum in classical Islamic disciplines such as Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Kalam, and a balanced approach between analytical and traditional perspectives.
The program is 36 credit hours (24 credits of core + 12 credits of elective courses) with full-time and part-time options to fit your schedule. The PA Department of Education requires that 50% of our courses be offered in person. The in-person courses are 7-day intensive courses offered in January, June, and August. Students can choose when they want to take the intensive in person courses on campus. Online courses are offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
Respect Graduate School is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit higher education institution licensed to operate and issue the Master of Arts in Islamic Studies by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and a Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) member institution in the Candidate phase.
You will benefit from our highly qualified community of scholars with credentials in various academic fields, who have unique research expertise and lived experiences.
RGS is dedicated to providing the most competitive tuition prices for a Graduate Degree Program. For a full description of the costs and fees, please visit the Costs & Fees page.
Respect Graduate School is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, near major cities like New York and Philadelphia. Our hybrid curriculum includes both online and on-campus instruction. The on-campus component is arranged in convenient intensive short-term attendance, allowing you to benefit from valuable in-person engagement with your faculty and peers.
Hybrid Degree Program. Online, and Intensive, short-term On-Campus Learning 2200 Industrial Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017, USA.
The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (MAIS) is a hybrid degree program. Program requirements include the completion of 12 courses. Introductory Courses (5 courses- Online), selection of one Concentration/Cognate (4 courses), and Final Research Project (3 courses). Upon successful completion of this 36-credit hour program, students will be awarded a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies degree through Respect Graduate School.
RGS is dedicated to providing the most competitive tuition prices for a Graduate Degree Program. For a full description of the costs and fees, please visit the Costs & Fees page.
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