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Oriental and Islamic Studies
... looks into questions such as ...
What are the origins of Islam and the Quran? What is the relationship between religion and culture in Islam? How does Islam affect government and politics? How did rationality and sciences develop in Islam? What do Oriental literatures contribute to world literature?
Degree programmes
Oriental and Islamic Studies, Bachelor 2 subject
Profile
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
| Duration: | 6 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German |
2-Subject Bachelor Programme:
This degree programme requires a second subject.
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it provides an insight into the religious, cultural and historical principles of the Islamic world as well as into the languages and literatures of the Near East/North Africa.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- History of Islamic faith and religious practice
- History of Muslim countries and societies
- Contemporary history of the Near and Middle East
- Oriental literatures (Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Urdu)
- History of science and education in the Islamic world
- Arabic philology
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- good foreign-language skills
- an interest in history, culture and politics
- Latin proficiency certificate
enjoy:
- languages and cultures, history and politics, travelling
struggle through:
- foreign languages and literature
- alien social structures, alien culture and politics
- understanding social conflicts and political crises
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in universities and research institutes
- in adult education and teacher training
- in the press trade
- in political and cultural foundations
- in the civil service with focus on integration
And else?
An internship ...
is recommended. It is done in the 4th semester.
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done in the 5th semester.
Duration: 3-6 months
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Nils Berenbrink
Building, Room: GB 2/136
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25121
Email: nils.berenbrink@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Orientalistik
Building, Room: GB 2/133
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-21760
Email: fs-orient@rub.de
Internet
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Financing your studies
Rent, food, social insurance – all these and more need to be paid for during your studies. But where will the money come from?
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