Undergraduate
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.
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CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS:
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
DISC’s signature undergraduate program is its Undergraduate Certificate in Islamic Studies. Many students decide to earn an Islamic Studies certificate after participating in the spring semester “Muslim Cultures” Focus cluster or taking Arabic language classes.
What do I get from an Islamic Studies Certificate?
DISC’s undergraduate certificate in Islamic Studies will provide students with:
- comparative, historical, and cultural knowledge of the Muslim world
- working knowledge of a Muslim language acquired through two years of language study
- cross-cultural exposure gained through a study abroad experience in a Muslim-majority country.
What can I do with an Islamic Studies Certificate?
An Islamic Studies Certificate can open doors to careers in global health, energy and environmental studies, international business, new technology and media, diplomacy and foreign service Learn more about Certificate opportunities and requirements
MUSLIM & ARABIC LANGUAGES
Student interest in Arabic and other Muslim languages has grown steadily. Arabic courses are among the most popular language courses offered at Duke. Other Islamic languages offered at Duke include Turkish and Persian.
NEW MINOR: TURKISH STUDIES
Duke has instituted a new Turkish minor for undergraduates. Learn more . . .
WHO ARE DISC STUDENTS?
DISC students are:
Diverse. Adventurous. Creative. Engaged.
DISC students major in:
International Compariative Studies. Political Science. History. Religion. Arabic. Math. Engineering.
Read what DISC students say in their own words
Experience
MUSLIM CULTURES FOCUS CLUSTER
The Muslim Cultures Focus features different faculty and courses each year, but it always offers students a broad introduction to the peoples, institutions, beliefs and practices that characterize the Muslim world.
DUKEENGAGE HIGHLIGHTS
DISC has worked with DukeEngage since its inception. Ella Lipin, Isabelle Figaor, and Andrew Simon (photo at right) were among the five students who participated in Duke Engage Yemen pilot program in 2007. See more pictures and read their blog postings from Yemen. In 2008, 10 students participated in our DukeEngage Cairo program. Visit the DukeEngage page to read about their Cairo experiences on the Cairo group blog and to read their individual blog entries. The DukeEngage Istanbul students also posted about their experiences on the DukeEnage blog.
STUDY ABROAD: Islamic Studies students encouraged to study abroad in a Muslm country.
At DISC we believe in the transformative power of cross-cultural experiences. A study abroad experience is required of certificate students. In addition to DukeEngage, there are other opportunities with the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Office of Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research Support Office
The new URS Office website provides information on programs and research funding at Duke and elsewhere. You will also find a calendar of deadlines, resources for research training, and policy guidelines for research abroad.
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STUDENT VOICES
Washington, D.C. Internship Initiative for Muslim American Students
This 10-12 week internship is designed to encourage Muslim American students to participate in civic engagement through Washington, D.C. Internships. Read more.
Blogs, Articles, Profiles
Click here to read what Islamic Studies students have to say in blogs, articles, and other media about their experiences and studies
DUKE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GROUPS
In Fall 2008, Student affairs is developing a new database of student organizations, DukeGroups.
CENTER FOR MUSLIM LIFE AT DUKE
The Center for Muslim Life at Duke opened its doors in April 2009. The Center is located at 406 Swift Street, midway between East & West Campus. To learn about CML events and activities, visit their website.
Please list your organization with DukeGroups and then email your URL to us at disc@duke.edu so we can list it here.
DISC on Facebook
Keep up with DISC on Facebook. Join our Fan Page.
DUKE LIST: Undergraduate job, research, and volunteer opportunities at Duke.
Looking for a work-study job, internship, volunteer activity or research opportunity? Check out DukeList. DukeList is a new community-wide resource to announce available positions and academically-related opportunities for undergraduates.