The objective of the MA in Islamic Studies program is to equip the students with sound knowledge of the Qur'an, Sunnah and other Islamic sources. The curriculum is so designed as to enable students to resolve current issues using Islamic scholarship and tradition.

Entry requirements:

The entry requirement for the MA in Islamic Studies program is a BA Pass degree or any other equivalent level of education.

Admission:

Admission into the MA in Islamic Studies program is on a competitive basis. Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of past academic records, written tests, and/or a viva examination.

A student with a 4-year Bachelor's degree will have to complete 36 credit hours (12 courses) to graduate; a student with a 3-year Bachelor's degree will have to complete 48 credit hours (16 courses), while a student with a 2-year Bachelor's degree (pass course) will have to complete 66 credit hours (22 courses) to graduate. A student without Islamic Studies as a subject of combination at the Bachelor's level (pass course) will have to take another 9 credit hours (3 courses) to compensate. Besides, the students who have passed MA Preliminary Examination in Islamic Studies will have to complete 48 credit hours (16 courses). Students have the option to replace 6 credit hours (2 courses) with a thesis.