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Master of Arts in Islamic Studies

Level: Masters(MNQF Level 9)
Duration: 1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 33,990

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

Overview

The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies is an advanced academic program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Islam, its history, philosophy, culture, and contemporary issues. This comprehensive course explores various aspects of Islamic studies, including theology, Quranic studies, Islamic law, Islamic civilization, and Muslim societies. It aims to equip students with critical thinking, research skills, and an understanding of Islam's diverse traditions and global impact.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) A related Bachelors Degree AND
ii) If the Qualification is not in Arabic Medium, should attain Arabic language exam given by the Faculty

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	SHA605 Research Methodology (Manahij al-Bahth) (CORE)	Research Methodology (Manahij al-Bahth)	Nil	15 Research Methodology (Manahij al-Bahth) (CORE) (15) (15)	3,720 3,720
CORE	ISL601 Methods of Exegetes (Manaahig al-mufassereen) (CORE)	Methods of Exegetes (Manaahig al-mufassereen)	Nil	15 Methods of Exegetes (Manaahig al-mufassereen) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	ISL603 Interpretation of Sunnah (Fiqh al-Sunnah) (CORE)	Interpretation of Sunnah (Fiqh al-Sunnah)	Nil	15 Interpretation of Sunnah (Fiqh al-Sunnah) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	ISL605 Studies in the Sunnah (Dhiraasaath fi al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyya) (CORE)	Studies in the Sunnah (Dhiraasaath fi al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyya)	Nil	15 Studies in the Sunnah (Dhiraasaath fi al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyya) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
Semster Total				Semster Total	60	11,685 11,685

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	SHA617 Objectives of Shari'ah (Maqasid al Shari'ah) (CORE)	Objectives of Shari'ah (Maqasid al Shari'ah)	Nil	15 Objectives of Shari'ah (Maqasid al Shari'ah) (CORE) (15) (15)	3,720 3,720
CORE	ISL607 Thematic Exegesis (al-Thafseer al-Maudoo'i) (CORE)	Thematic Exegesis (al-Thafseer al-Maudoo'i)	Nil	15 Thematic Exegesis (al-Thafseer al-Maudoo'i) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	ISL609 Techniques of Dawah (Wasaail al-Dhauwah) (CORE)	Techniques of Dawah (Wasaail al-Dhauwah)	Nil	15 Techniques of Dawah (Wasaail al-Dhauwah) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
CORE	ISL611 Contemporary Schools of Thought (Madaahib fikiriyaa Muaasaraa) (CORE)	Contemporary Schools of Thought (Madaahib fikiriyaa Muaasaraa)	Nil	15 Contemporary Schools of Thought (Madaahib fikiriyaa Muaasaraa) (CORE) (15) (15)	2,655 2,655
Semster Total				Semster Total	60	11,685 11,685

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ISL613 Thesis (CORE)	Thesis		60 Thesis (CORE) (60) (60)	10,620 10,620

Course Total

180 CP

Total: 33,990

33,990

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