Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Jurisprudence and Fatwa

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Islamic Studies in Jurisprudence and Fatwa from the College of Islamic Studies prepares students to engage in contemporary society and conduct scientific research. The program emphasizes critical analysis, communication skills, and the promotion of moderation. Graduates can pursue careers in religious affairs, education, and research, contributing to society through their understanding of Islamic principles and their application in contemporary contexts.

Program Outline

Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Jurisprudence and Fatwa Program Details:

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Major: Jurisprudence and Fatwa
• Program Code: 123
• Program Initial Approval Date: 24 May 2021
• Program Providing Entity: College of Islamic Studies
• Program Duration: (8) Eight Semesters
• Program Hours: (120) Credit Hours
• Total Number of Modules: (38) Modules
• Program Objectives:
• To enable the student to acquire the qualifications of serious scientific research.
• To prepare the student to promote the spirit of moderation, temperance, and flexibility in society.
• Program Outcomes:
• Identify through a comprehensive understanding the terms, issues, sources, and references of knowledge related to the specialization.
• Analyze legal and literary texts under a sober scientific and applied approach.
• Employ research methods and creativity skills in understanding issues and solving problems.
• Utilize the acquired knowledge in developing student capabilities and building a scientific personality capable of taking responsibility.
• Demonstrate independent thinking in the explanation of true religion and refutation of suspicions.
• Discuss news and ideas in a critical manner to achieve the interest of the work.
• Contribute to addressing family and community issues adopting sound thinking and good behavior that serve the public interest.
• Promote the values of tolerance, considering religious and national affiliation, and reinforcing the state’s efforts to reject extremism and militancy.
• Positively communicate with professional surroundings through continuous self-development and tight management.

Outline:

• Study System: Credit hours system, blended study system (physical attendance and remote learning)
• Program Structure:
• First: University Requirements – (39) Credit Hours
• Arabic Morphology and Syntax 1 (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• English Language 1 (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Introduction to Humanities (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• UAE Society and National Identity (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Islamic Philosophy (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• As-Seerah An-Nabawiyyah – The Prophetic Biography (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Research Methods and Innovation (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Fundamentals of Information System & Technologies (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Data Analysis (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Natural Sciences (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Artificial Intelligence (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Islamic Thought and Civilization (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Second: Program Compulsory Requirements – (42) Credit Hours
• Quran recitation and memorization (1) (2 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Quran recitation and memorization (2) (2 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Quran recitation and memorization (3) (2 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence (1) (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Jurisprudence of Worship (1) (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Jurisprudence of Worship (2) (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions (1) (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Quranic Sciences and the Origins of Interpretation (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Hadith Sciences – Hadith Authentication (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Introduction to Economics (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• The Purposes of Islamic Law (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Jurisprudence of Family and its Issues (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Islamic Theology (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Graduation Project (6 credit hours) - Remote Learning (Passing no less than 96 academic hours)
• Third: Optional Requirements – (03) Credit Hours
• Arabic Morphology and Syntax (2) (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Sciences of Rhetoric (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Moral Education (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Effective Communication Skills (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Fourth: Specialization Compulsory Requirements – (36) Credit Hours
• Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence (2) (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions (2) (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Jurisprudence Rules and their Applications (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Islamic Inheritance Jurisprudence (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Jurisprudential Difference (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Creation of Fatwa (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Jurisprudence of Tanzil and Contemporary Jurisprudence Issues (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Jurisprudence Research and renewal of Religious Discourse (3 credit hours) - Physical Attendance
• Scriptural Texts Analysis (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Intellectual Security (3 credit hours) - Remote Learning
• Field Training (6 credit hours) - Physical Attendance

Assessment:

• Course Completion: A mark equal to or above 60% is required to complete a course.
• Graduation Requirements:
• Complete all courses with a minimum grade of (1.00) per each course.
• Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of (00.2).
• Complete (120) credit hours as a minimum.
• Pass the competency test in the specialization, the English language test, and the Arabic language test with a minimum average of (75%).
• Successfully complete all major curriculum requirements, including field training and graduation projects.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Blended study system (physical attendance and remote learning)
• Faculty: Head of Department: DR. YOUSEF OMAR

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
• Fatwa Center
• Research under the supervision of the Authority
• Research under the supervision of the UAE Council for Fatwa
• Supervising Quran Memorization Centers
• Mentoring religious field actors (muftis, imams, and preachers)
• Justice and judiciary professions
• Educational professions
• Teaching in educational institutions
• Teaching and research in higher education institutions
• Ministry of Tolerance
• Al Muwatta Centre
• Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies & Research
• Zayed House for Islamic Culture

Other:

• Minimum and maximum academic load for the student:
• Minimum: (12) credit hours per semester
• Upper Limit: (18) credit hours per semester
• Maximum: (21) credit hours per semester
• Certificates are awarded at the university with one of the following grades:
• Average: 3.60 – 4.00 (Excellent)
• 3.00 – less than – 3.60 (Very Good)
• 2.5 – less than – 3.00 (Good)
• 2.00 – less than – 2.5 (Fair)
• Alignment between the program learning outcomes and the National Qualification System (NQS):
• The program outcomes have been aligned with the National Qualification System (NQS) of the United Arab Emirates.