Programs - PhD Islamic Studies

Objectives of the Program: -

Main purpose of PhD Program of 3 to 5 years in Islamic Studies is to prepare graduates having a deep knowledge of the subject as well as ability to analyze any given situation and draw out conclusions. The syllabus of the subject is designed by keeping in the view that following objectives.

  1. To educate the students who could analyze modern social science i.e., Economics, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology etc. in the light of the teachings of Islam.
  2. Department of Islamic Studies aims to inculcate the knowledge of Islam with relevance to the contemporary world particularly with quality and religious harmony.
  3. To present scientifically and effectively the truth of the revolutionary teachings of Islam in every field of life.
  4. To produce the scholars who are experts of Islamic Education with an exposure to modern scientific, technological and social development. Specially Department want to train scholars by inculcating the skill of interpretation of Quran, Sunnah, Fiqh & Seerah & Islamic History & Philosophy & Tasswuf.
  5. To promote the tolerance, brotherhood, unity among the Muslim Ummah, moderation, broad-mindedness love with mortal and other Islamic values, through academic activities.

Scope Regarding Market: -

  1. Aim and major objective of this program is to prepare scholars to initiate dialogue in Islamic perspective.
  1. This program will ensure the young researcher and scholars to participate in the interfaith dialogue for peace and harmony in world.
  1. It is largely beneficial to nation builders.
  1. This is an advanced level studies for students waiting for their future learning, their proficiency as professionals and their selection and promotion in their field.
  1. There are a lot of job opportunities on completion of PhD in Islamic Studies, the students can have numerous options to choose from: Work as Research scholar, doing job as an Islamic Scholar media and also career options including existing opportunities in public and private sector educational institutions.

Scheme of Studies

  PhD Islamic Studies (M.Phil. Based)

3- 5 years Degree Program

Scheme of Studies for PhD (3—5 years) in Islamic Studies

 

Semester

Code & Name of Subject

Credits Hours

Remarks

First

ISCT-801: Contemporary Trends in Tafsir Literature

(Core Course)

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credits: 12

 

ISRM-802:  Research Methodology in Islamic Studies

 (Core Course)

 

3

 

 (Elective-1)

 

3

 

(Elective-2)

 

3

Second

ISPC-803: Principles of Criticism in Islamic Research

(Core Course)

3

 

 

 

Total Credits: 12

(Elective-3)

3

(Elective-4)

3

(Elective-5)

3

Third to Six

Thesis/Dissertation

6

Total Credits: 24

 

Total Credit Hours

 

48

 

Scheme of Studies

PhD Islamic Studies (MA/BS Based)

4- 6 years Degree Program

Scheme of Studies for PhD (4—6 years) in Islamic Studies

 

Semester

Code & Name of Subject

Credits Hours

Remarks

First

ISUQ-601: Uloom Ul Quran

(Core Course)

 

3

 

 

 

Total Credits: 12

 

ISUH-602: Uloom ul Hadith

(Core Course)

 

3

ISUF-603: History of Usool e Fiqe

(Core Course)

 

3

ISUT-604: Research Methodology

(Core Course)

 

3

Second

 

 

 (Elective-1)

3

 

 

 

 

Total Credits: 12

 

 

(Elective-2)

3

 

 (Elective-3)

 

3

 

(Elective-4)

 

3

 

Third

ISCT-801: Contemporary Trends in Tafsir Literature

(Core Course)

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credits: 12

 

ISRM-802:  Research Methodology in Islamic Studies

 (Core Course)

 

3

 

 (Elective-1)

 

3

 

(Elective-2)

 

3

Fourth

ISPC-803: Principles of Criticism in Islamic Research

(Core Course)

3

 

 

 

Total Credits: 12

(Elective-3)

3

(Elective-4)

3

(Elective-5)

3

Fifth to Eight

Thesis/Dissertation

6

Total Credits: 24

 

Total Credit Hours

 

72

 

Ph.D. Scheme of Studies

List of Elective Courses

 

Course Title & Code

S. NO

ISUQ-861: Research in Uloom ul Quran

  1.  

ISUH-862: Research in Uloom ul Hadith

  1.  

ISTS-863: Trends of Seerah Writing

  1.  

ISIC-864: Ijtihaad and Contemporary Challenges

  1.  

ISSP-865: Analytical Study of Political Systems

  1.  

ISIB-866: Islamic Banking and Finance  

  1.  

ISME-867: Islam and Modern Economic Policies

  1.  

ISMM-868: Contemporary Issues of Muslim Minorities 

  1.  

ISCS-869: Comparative Study of Religious Thought

  1.  

ISDG-870: Contemporary   Debates on Globalization

  1.  

ISTM-871: Tasawwuf and Post Modernity

  1.  

ISMF-872: Muslim Philosophers and Ideologists

  1.  
 

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