Dr. Arafat Razzaque

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arafat Razzaque is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on Islamic Studies, with particular attention to the Medieval Islamic history, Hadith literature, and the cultural and religious dynamics of the Middle East. He is interested in the late antique traditions and the Abbasid society, emphasizing how religion and gender culture intersect within these historical contexts. His scholarly work aims to explore the depth of Islamic thought and its implications across various epochs in history.

Research Interests

Islamic Studies Medieval Islamic History Hadith Literature Late Antique Traditions Islamic Thought Abbasid Society Religion and Gender Culture Middle East

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology