English Master Degree Islamic Spiritual Care (ENG)

The Master program ‘Islamic Spiritual Care’ is a pioneering program we offer in the Netherlands at the Islamic University of Rotterdam. Those who are engaged in Islamic Spiritual Care serve in the public or private sector, or those who want to deepen their training as well as their understanding of how-to guide and professionally aid from the Islamic faith, those in need of assistance. Students learn to integrate the theory and practice of spirituality and professional guidance in meaningful ways to Muslim life. The program offers a thorough understanding of the consciousness reflected in outward life, where our curriculum supports this desired outcome.

The Master program ‘Islamic Spiritual Care’ is officially recognized and accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO). After graduation, the student becomes an ‘Muslim counsellor’ with which title he or she may practice his/her career at official (Islamic) (umbrella) organizations.

The program offers the student to develop professional skills, knowledge, insight, and attitude to give patients spiritual care in times of difficulty and necessity. The program gives insight into how to deal satisfactorily with questions about spiritual life and meaning to become proficient in guiding the sick, the elderly in religious, spiritual, social, philosophical, and legal issues. The program prepares the student in a mediating and consultative role if desired, by reference to the religious and spiritual sources and traditions.

The Master of Islamic Spiritual Care of 120 EC credits requires the applicant to have a Bachelor's diploma. Students of Islamic sciences will have the ability to enrol directly, while students of other Bachelor programs will have to fulfil additional courses through a one-year Pre-master program.