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Islamic studies is the academic field that examines Islam—its history, texts, beliefs, practices, and cultural traditions across different regions and time periods. It matters because Islam is a major world religion with nearly two billion followers, and understanding it helps people make sense of significant aspects of global history, politics, culture, and contemporary society.
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Islamic studies is the academic study of Islam, which is analogous to related fields such as Jewish studies and Quranic studies. Islamic studies seeks to understand the past and the potential future of the Islamic world. In this multidisciplinary program, scholars from diverse areas (history, culture, literature, art) participate and exchange ideas pertaining to the particular field of study.