该领域的学生将专门研究从中世纪（6世纪）到现代时代的伊斯兰社会和文化的文本，传统和批判性分析。该领域致力于（但不限于）在中东，南亚和中亚的文化和历史背景下研究伊斯兰信仰和实践。对伊斯兰和伦理学或美国和北美伊斯兰教有兴趣的学生（即从当代角度看）将发现该系与宗教和批判思想学系的交叉，对伊斯兰，基督教和犹太教之间的比较研究感兴趣的学生会在古代地中海的宗教活动中找到与赛道的交叉点，而对南亚和中亚感兴趣的人将与亚洲宗教传统之旅相重叠。申请人应事先准备好相关研究语言。该领域的学生可以与地区研究计划（中东研究，南亚研究
Students in this field will specialize in the texts, traditions, and critical analysis of Islamic society and culture from the medieval (6th century) to the modern era. This field is devoted, but not limited, to the study of Islamic beliefs and practices within the cultural and historical context of the Middle East and South and Central Asia. Students interested in the study of Islam and ethics, or Islam in the US and North America (i.e. from a contemporary perspective) will find intersections with the Department's track in Religion and Critical Thought, those interested in comparative study between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism will find intersections with the track in Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean, and those interested in South and Central Asia will have overlap with Asian Religious Traditions track. Applicants should have advance preparation in the relevant research languages. Students in this field may pursue their graduate work in conjunction with area studies programs (Middle East Studies, South Asian Studies, African Studies, etc.) and will make use of the resources provided by the Departments of History, Comparative Literature, Art History and Anthropology.