About the Program
The Master's program in Islamic Studies, established in 2011, is one of the core specializations in Islamic Sharia studies for postgraduate studies. It focuses on the study of the sciences of the Holy Quran and its interpretation, the sciences of Prophetic Hadith and its commentaries, Islamic creed and its schools of thought, and contemporary religions and their principles, all within a specialized, research-based, and academic framework. The program examines a selection of Quranic chapters, Prophetic Hadiths, and texts on creed and theology in a specialized manner that complements the Bachelor's degree. The program also offers a thesis component as a requirement for obtaining the Master's degree, aiming to solidify the foundations, principles, and methodology of rigorous scientific research as a key outcome. The Islamic Theology program is one of the programs designed and planned to contribute to the mission of Al al-Bayt University, which is distinguished by its religious and secular mission.
Vision & Mission
Vision
Towards a leading and advanced academic program in learning, teaching, scientific research in Islamic studies and community service
Mission
To provide high-quality, advanced education in Islamic studies in a manner that combines authenticity and modernity in an atmosphere of moderation and centrism, with the aim of preparing qualified human resources in accordance with the requirements and needs of the local, regional and international labor market.
Program Objectives
- The Department of Islamic Studies aims to achieve the following objectives through its Master's programs:
- To introduce the methodologies used in exegesis of the Holy Qur'an, Prophetic Hadith, and Islamic creed, and to demonstrate the characteristics and miraculous nature of the Holy Qur'an, as well as the greatness of the Islamic methodology followed by Muslims in codifying the sciences of exegesis, Hadith, and creed.
- To develop students' abilities and enable them to actively contribute to scientific research, conferences, seminars, and various studies, especially in fields and issues characterized by modernization and development, in accordance with the rules and standards of scientific research.
- To demonstrate the practicality of studying the sciences of Quranic exegesis, Hadith, and Islamic creed, and their close connection to people's lives, contributing to spreading religious awareness among members of society, promoting adherence to Islamic law, and confronting destructive ideologies, obscurantist thought, and doubts targeting Islam.
- To cultivate an Islamic personality loyal to its religion, homeland, and nation, capable of a deep understanding of Islam, committed to its established schools of thought, and developing its abilities and skills in the field of the fundamentals and established principles of religion.
- To develop the ability to engage with contemporary intellectual schools of thought, avoiding blind fanaticism and uncritical imitation, and to work towards rapprochement between these schools based on established evidence, through studying the commonalities among their adherents.
- To create specialized scientific expertise that meets the needs of contemporary Islamic society in the fields of transactions, including understanding the system of endowments (waqf), ownership, and other related areas, as well as in the preservation of scholarly heritage, banking transactions, and modern electronic skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Learning Outcomes for the Master's Program in Islamic Islamic Studies :
- Upon completion of the program, the student is expected to be able to:
- Master scientific research skills in Islamic theology and apply research methodologies correctly.
- Interpret Quranic verses, refute doubts surrounding them, compare different schools of interpretation, establish thematic unity within the Holy Quran, and apply its principles in their studies and research.
- Apply critical thinking skills when dealing with those who criticize the Prophetic Sunnah, apply hadith criticism according to the principles of hadith sciences, and analyze prophetic texts scientifically.
- Analyze the views of different schools of Islamic theology on divinity and prophethood, weigh their arguments, and apply the Islamic methodology in comparative religion studies.
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Advising Plan
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