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Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Islamic Sharia | Jurisprudence
Area of study
Law
Course Language
English
About Program

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.
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About University

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities


Overview:

Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZU) is a state university in Abu Dhabi, UAE, dedicated to promoting Islamic and Arabic culture in a modern context. It offers a wide range of academic programs in the humanities, social sciences, and philosophy, with a focus on Islamic Studies and Arabic Language and Literature. MBZU emphasizes respect for human rights, harmony, and moderation, aiming to produce globally aware graduates who can positively impact the world.


Services Offered:

    Smart Academic Systems:

    MBZU provides access to SIS (Student Information System) and D2L (Desire2Learn) for academic management.

    Email:

    Students have access to university email accounts.

    MS Office 365:

    Students can access MS Office 365 suite.

    IT Service Request:

    Students can submit IT service requests through the university website.

    Library:

    MBZU has a well-equipped library with a comprehensive collection of resources.

    Student Manual:

    A comprehensive student manual is available online.

Student Life and Campus Experience:


Key Reasons to Study There:

    Focus on Islamic and Arabic Culture:

    MBZU promotes Islamic and Arabic culture in a modern and progressive way.

    Globally Aware Graduates:

    The university aims to produce graduates who are globally aware and can contribute positively to society.

    Unique Programs:

    MBZU offers unique programs like Bachelor of Arts in Tolerance and Coexistence and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics.

    Strong Academic Reputation:

    MBZU is a highly regarded institution in the UAE and the region.

Academic Programs:

MBZU offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, including:


Bachelor's Programs:

  • Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Jurisprudence and Fatwa
  • Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Religious Discourse and Society
  • Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Quran and Hadith
  • Bachelor of Arts in Tolerance and Coexistence
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics
  • Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature – Language and Linguistics
  • Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature – Literature

Master's Programs:

  • Master in Arabic Language and Literature – Language and Linguistics
  • Master in Arabic Language and Literature – Literature
  • Master of Islamic Studies in Jurisprudence of Reality
  • Master of Jurisprudence of Legal Discourse

PhD Programs:

  • Doctorate in Legal Jurisprudence in Contemporary Issues
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature

Other:

  • MBZU has a main campus in Abu Dhabi and a satellite campus in Ajman.
  • The university hosts various events, conferences, and publications related to its academic fields.
  • MBZU offers scholarships for Emirati students in Islamic Studies.
  • The university collaborates with other institutions, such as the Global Peace Foundation Indonesia, to promote its mission.

Total programs
12
Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Academic Qualifications:
  • General Track:
  • Minimum average of 80% in the general secondary certificate.
  • Advanced Track: Minimum average of 75% in the general secondary certificate.
  • Elite Track: Minimum average of 70% in the general secondary certificate.
  • Personal Interview: The applicant must pass a personal interview, which includes an oral test and a placement test.
  • First Semester Requirements:
  • Minimum average of (2) in the semester average.
  • Minimum score of (1250) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language.
  • Minimum score of (1000) in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
  • Minimum score of (700) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in mathematics.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Arabic Language: Minimum score of (1250) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language.
  • English Language: Minimum score of (1000) in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
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