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Advanced Certificate in Islamic Studies

Level: Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 7,308

current Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Evening), Full-Time (Morning)) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Gan (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Islamic Studies is an intensive program that provides individuals with an advanced understanding of Islam, its principles, history, and contemporary issues. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Islamic theology, Quranic studies, Islamic law, and the social, cultural, and political dimensions of Muslim societies. It aims to deepen students' knowledge and critical thinking skills in Islamic studies and equip them with the expertise to engage with complex theological and societal challenges.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Three passes in GCE O' Level /SSC including islam, OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification

Alternative Entry

i) 18 years and completion of Grade 7 with 1 year experience AND ability to communicate in the language of instruction

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ISL011 Introduction to Islamic Studies (CORE)	Introduction to Islamic Studies	Nil	12 Introduction to Islamic Studies (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	ARA003 Arabic Language for Beginners I (CORE)	Arabic Language for Beginners I	Nil	12 Arabic Language for Beginners I (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	QUR101 Quran I (CORE)	Quran I	Nil	12 Quran I (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	ISL009 Principles of Islam I (CORE)	Principles of Islam I	Nil	12 Principles of Islam I (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	DHI017 Dhivehi 1 (CORE)	Dhivehi 1	Nil	15 Dhivehi 1 (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
Semster Total				Semster Total	60	3,654 3,654

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	QUR103 Quran II (CORE)	Quran II	Nil	12 Quran II (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	ENG015 English for Academic Purposes (CORE)	English for Academic Purposes	Nil	15 English for Academic Purposes (CORE) (15) (15)	870 870
CORE	ISL015 Introduction to Islamic Studies II (CORE)	Introduction to Islamic Studies II	Nil	12 Introduction to Islamic Studies II (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	ISL013 Principles of Islam II (CORE)	Principles of Islam II	Nil	12 Principles of Islam II (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	ARA005 Arabic Language for Beginners II (CORE)	Arabic Language for Beginners II	Nil	12 Arabic Language for Beginners II (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
Semster Total				Semster Total	60	3,654 3,654

Course Total

120 CP

Total: 7,308

7,308

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