(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Prospective students were able to learn more about applying for graduate programmes at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently. An informative virtual graduate studies information session presented future students with details of the six graduate programmes offered by CIS, which cover contemporary and applied Islamic Studies including master s and PhD programmes in Islamic finance, applied ethics, Islamic architecture, and global affairs. Dr Remah Gharib, associate dean for student and academic affairs at CIS, and faculty members led the session, addressing aspects of the curriculum, multiple opportunities to work on critical research projects, and the overall student-centred experience at the college.
Doha: Prospective students were able to learn more about applying to graduate programs at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), on February 10.
HBKU’s CIS launches new volume of student research journal Astrolabe
18 Jan 2021 - 10:22
The Peninsula
Doha: The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched a new volume of Astrolabe: A CIS Student Research Journal, featuring faculty-reviewed papers developed by graduate students through their transdisciplinary coursework.
In keeping with CIS’ aim to highlight the applied nature of Islamic Studies, the new edition of Astrolabe examines critical topics affecting Muslim communities in the contemporary global context.
The nine articles explore interfaith efforts and expression, contemporary understanding of Shari’a, and Qur’anic exploration. Other subject areas are Islamic art analysis, the quality of elementary education, financial development in nascent industries, reframing ideas within the developing Islamic finance field, and an exploration of veganism through the lens of Islam.