American University of Beirut

​​​​​

Program Features

 FORMAT: ONLINE​​​​​

 LANGUAGE: ENGLISH & ARABIC

 DURATION: 1 YEAR (FULL TIME) / 2 YEARS (PART TIME)

 CURRICULUM: 5 COURSES/15 CREDITS

 NEXT INTAKE: SEPTEMBER 2025​

FEES: 300$/CREDIT

Program description:

In response to the increasing demand for expertise in the languages, histories, and cultures of the Islamic civilization, the Faculty of Arts & Sciences (FAS) has developed an Online Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies.​

The proposed Online Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies meets the growing demand for rigorous and accessible education in the field.

With a global interest in understanding Islamic history, religion and culture, this program seeks to bridge the educational gap by offering a comprehensive online learning experience.

With a promise to empower participants with market-relevant skills and knowledge, this flexible, online, bilingual program offers courses in key areas such as Islamic Ethics, ethical pluralism, Law, and Sociology. It prepares professionals for roles in academia, consulting, journalism, and beyond, enhancing their career prospects and cultural understanding in a dynamically evolving global context.​

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the program follows the university’s Policy of Graduate Academic Diploma Programs.

To be eligible for this program, you will need:

• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree in any field of study or its equivalent from AUB or other recognized institutions of higher learning with an average of at least 75 percent (or standardized equivalent from other institutions of higher learning.)
• Satisfactory English language proficiency tests scores as per AUB admission requirements for graduate studies.​
• An applicant who does not meet the minimum undergraduate average requirements but appears to have reasonable potential as manifested by relevant practical experience or high scores on relevant standardized exams, may be admitted based on justified recommendation.
  
  

Who should apply?

The Online Graduate Professional Diploma in Islamic Studies is well-suited for those looking to elevate their comprehension of Islam or considering a career shift.​

• Cultural Enthusiasts: individuals interested in the broader cultural enrichment provided by a comprehensive understanding of Islami​c Studies.
• Mid-Career Professionals: individuals working in various fields, including consulting, journalism, government and healthcare, who wish to deepen their expertise in Islamic Studies.
• Global Participants: individuals from around the world interested in understanding and contributing to the study of lanuages, histories, and cultures of the Islamic civilzation. 
• Arabic Languages Enthusiasts:   individuals iinterested in the broader Arabic cultural enrichment provided by a comprehensive undertanding of Islamic Studies.
• Academic and Career Aspirants: Those aspiring to academic careers in Islamic Studies or related fields where a strong foundation in Islamic intellectual history and religious thought is beneficial. 
• Fresh Graduates:  individuals with a backgrounf in Islamic Studies, history, or any related iscipline and who wish to pursue advanced studies in Islamic intellectual history, religious thought, and cultural tranditons.

The program caters to a wide range of individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of contemporary global issues, informed by a deep understanding of Islamic traditions and cultures.

Curriculum:​

The Online Graduate Academic Diploma in Islamic Studies, requires the successful completion of 15 credits, with a minimum grade of 70/100 in any course and a cumulative course average of 75 or above, over the five courses below:​

​