This course introduces students to key exegetical methodologies and figures in the development of Quranic interpretation. Emphasis is placed on classical, thematic, and modern approaches, with attention to epistemological frameworks and hermeneutical tools.

This course examines the legal reasoning, methodological diversity, and shared principles among the major Islamic legal schools. Students explore points of convergence and divergence across madhāhib, developing a nuanced understanding of juristic plurality and interpretive tradition.The course will engage in comparison activities in order to highlight detailed differences and similarities between the schools. It is not intended as a thorough study on any single madhab, but rather a comparative exercise that prepares students for flexibility, understanding, and clarity regarding questions of fiqh.

This graduate-level course offers an in-depth examination of the principal Sunni theological traditions, including Ashʿarī, Māturīdī, and Ṭaḥāwī writings. Through critical engagement with primary texts, the course highlights the dynamism and depth of theological discourse with academic rigor and spiritual insight.

This course examines the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through multiple lenses, including classical Muslim narratives, modern historiography, and Orientalist critiques. Students analyze methodological assumptions, source traditions, and the theological significance of the sīra across time.

A study of the inner and outer dimensions of Islamic ethics, with focus on personal purification (tazkiya) and character (akhlāq). Students engage classical texts and contemporary reflections to develop spiritually grounded approaches to moral cultivation and community life.