Islamic Studies in Australia’s Universities

Islamic studies is an in-demand discipline area in Australia, including both classical and contemporary studies. While the field of has evolved over centuries alongside needs societies it serves, has, nevertheless, remained within a well-established framework. This type knowledge sought by many, especially Muslims. Contemporary also plays critical role understanding Islam Muslims context. The higher education sector Australia contributes to this base via courses offers. article discusses positioning fulfilling educational needs, presence other non-accredited institutions such as mosques madrasas. Despite institutions, appeals large pool students, evidenced number offered fourteen Australian universities. teaching not without its challenges. These challenges can be overcome have been degree Centre for Studies Civilisation (CISAC), Charles Sturt University (CSU). CISAC was used case study, largest department offering greatest focused with highest students Australia. article, overall, demonstrates that there ongoing need taught, capacity, sector.