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Which of the following best describes Islamic studies?
Which of the following best describes Islamic studies?
- The study of race and ethnicity in the Islamic world
- The study of urban development in Islamic countries
- The study of environmental issues in the Middle East
- The study of Islam and its history, texts, and theologies (correct)
What is the goal of Islamic studies?
What is the goal of Islamic studies?
- To promote understanding of environmental issues in the Middle East
- To explain the achievements of the Islamic world in the past and its future prospects (correct)
- To analyze urban development in Islamic countries
- To study the impact of race and ethnicity in the Islamic world
Which disciplines are involved in academic Islamic Studies programs?
Which disciplines are involved in academic Islamic Studies programs?
- History, culture, literature, and art (correct)
- Eastern Christian Studies, Jewish Studies, and Islamic law
- Islamic theology, Islamic philosophy, and historiography
- Environmental science, Middle East studies, race studies, and urban studies
What are some subjects covered in Islamic Studies programs?
What are some subjects covered in Islamic Studies programs?
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What language are the texts studied in Islamic Studies programs typically written in?
What language are the texts studied in Islamic Studies programs typically written in?
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Which of the following is NOT typically covered in academic Islamic Studies programs?
Which of the following is NOT typically covered in academic Islamic Studies programs?
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What is the main focus of Islamic Studies programs?
What is the main focus of Islamic Studies programs?
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Which statement best describes Islamic Studies?
Which statement best describes Islamic Studies?
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What does Carole Hillenbrand describe Islamic Studies as?
What does Carole Hillenbrand describe Islamic Studies as?
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Which fields are often included in academic Islamic Studies programs?
Which fields are often included in academic Islamic Studies programs?
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