Duke Islamic Studies students are encouraged to combine academic study and scholarship with language acquisition and international, cross-cultural experiences. The core components of undergraduate Islamic Studies are the Undergraduate Certificate in Islamic Studies, Muslim Cultures Focus cluster, and DISC DukeEngage programs.
The Islamic Studies Certificate program
The Islamic Studies Certificate program is rigorous enough to ensure that students who fulfill its requirements have language skills and a breadth of knowledge about Islam and the Muslim world not possible within other majors or minors. It is also broad and flexible enough to allow students to develop a sequence of courses that will complement their major field of study
Duke's Focus Program
Duke's Focus Program for first-year students offers clusters of courses related to an interdisciplinary theme. The DISC Focus cluster explores the diverse histories and cultures of Muslims. It requires no prior knowledge of Islam or the Middle East and has attracted both Muslim and non-Muslim students. Our Focus cluster will be offered again in Fall 2012.
DukeEngage
DISC's DukeEngage programs embody the DukeEngage mission that "students apply what they have learned in the classroom to address societal issues at home and abroad."
