Student Theses

In the final component of the MA in Islamic Studies, students complete a 4 credit Thesis Research Seminar or undertake supervised independent research. Students work closely with a thesis advisor through all stages of their thesis. All past theses are available at the MEI office.

You can search the theses below by student name or thesis title. You can also use the dropdown menu to see all theses advised by a particular faculty member.

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The Fate of the Sharī'a in the Modern State
Notes on Psychoanalysis, Islam, and Contemporary Political Imaginaries

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A Split Identity: Religion and Identity Formation in Pakistan

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