Islamic Studies
The term "Islamic studies" is used to describe the academic study of Islam, as well as more general academic multidisciplinary "studies" programs that are similar to those that study the history, texts, and theologies of other religious traditions like Eastern Christian Studies or Jewish Studies but also fields like Anthropology and History (environmental studies, Middle East studies, race studies, urban studies, etc.) —a forum for academics from many areas to meet and discuss the topic at hand (such as history, culture, literature, and art). The study of Islamic history, including Islamic civilization, history, historiography, law, theology, and philosophy, is a common component of Islamic Studies degree programs.Arabic writings from the domains of Islamic theology, Islamic law, the Qur'an, the Hadith, and related fields like Tafsir (Qur'an exegesis) are the primary focus of scholars who specialize in Islamic Studies.While doing so, they frequently employ techniques borrowed from various related disciplines, such as Biblical studies, classical philology, contemporary history, legal history, and sociology.