MA in Middle East and Islamic Studies in Fairfax United States | George Mason University

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts program in Middle East and Islamic Studies, provided by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, immerses students in key discussions and critical analyses concerning the Middle East, Islamic traditions, and Muslim communities. The curriculum explores both historical and modern themes, along with theoretical approaches and research methods, adopting both regional and worldwide viewpoints.

This program specifically aims to position Middle Eastern and Islamic studies within the context of an interconnected global landscape. The coursework addresses pressing academic subjects such as the Arab Spring and regional transformations, digital media's role, Islamic political movements, economic structures in the Middle East, connections between resource conflicts and counterterrorism efforts, emerging Muslim diaspora populations in Western nations, and shifting geopolitical realities across Middle Eastern and Muslim-majority nations.