The purposes of this certificate are to increase understanding of Islam as a world religion through critical analysis of primary and secondary materials, to foster knowledge about the complexity among Islamic societies and their diverse cultural expressions, and to explore the role of Islam and Muslims in present and past world affairs.
This certificate is housed within the College of Arts, Languages & Letters. Minimum prerequisites for acceptance into the program for UHM undergraduates are sophomore or higher standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and the completion of at least one introductory course (DH) with a grade of B or better. UHM Graduate students may also apply. For non-UHM students, the prerequisite is an AA or BA degree (or equivalent) that included some humanities component or relevant work experience. Non-UHM students who do not wish to enroll in a degree program may register for the courses through Outreach College.
