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The Bachelors Program in Islamic Studies is based on Al Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah. Upon completion of this program, Graduates will have obtained vast knowledge of Islamic Sciences. This program will also serve as the strong foundation which will enable our Graduates to incorporate and build upon their degree in more specialized fields of studies
Bachelors Program in Islamic Studies
Number of Credit Hours: 126 (123 coursework plus 3 credit Hours for thesis Passing Grade Minimum 75 (C+) Completion: 4 Years Total Program Cost is approximately $16,000.00
| Code | Course Name | Credit |
| EBA101 | Principles of Faith I | 3 |
| EBA102 | Principles of Faith II | 3 |
| EBA111 | Tajweed | 3 |
| EBA112 | Quranic Sciences | 3 |
| EBA113 | Analytical Tafseer I | 3 |
| EBA121 | Authority of the Sunnah | 3 |
| EBA122 | Fiqh of Hadeeth I | 3 |
| EBA141 | Fiqh of Worship I | 3 |
| EBA142 | Fiqh of Worship II | 3 |
| EBA143 | Family Law I | 3 |
| EBA144 | Financial Contracts I | 2 |
| EBA161 | Seerah | 3 |
| EBA172 | Basic Arabic I | 3 |
| EBA 173 | Basic Arabic II | 3 |
| EBA181 | Research Methods | 2 |
| Code | Course Name | Credit |
| EBB203 | Principles of Faith III | 3 |
| EBB204 | Principles of Faith IV | 2 |
| EBB205 | Heresiology | 2 |
| EBB206 | Comparative Religion | 2 |
| EBB214 | Analytical Tafseer II | 3 |
| EBB223 | Fiqh of Hadeeth II | 3 |
| EBB224 | Hadeeth Terminology | 3 |
| EBB231 | Usul al-Fiqh I | 3 |
| EBB232 | Usul al-Fiqh II | 3 |
| EBB245 | Fiqh of Financial Contracts II | 2 |
| EBB246 | History of Legislation | 2 |
| EBB247 | Fiqh of Da`wa | 2 |
| EBB262 | History of the Khalifs | 2 |
| EBB263 | Islamic state after the Khalifs | 3 |
| EBB274 | Intermediate Arabic I | 3 |
| EBB275 | Intermediate Arabic II | 3 |
| Code | Course Name | Credit |
| EBC310 | Islamic Ethics | 2 |
| EBC316 | Analytical Tafseer III | 3 |
| EBC317 | Thematic Tafseer | 2 |
| EBC327 | Fiqh of Hadeeth III | 3 |
| EBC348 | Family Law II | 3 |
| EBC349 | Criminal Law | 2 |
| EBC350 | Fiqh of the Islamic State | 2 |
| EBC351 | Fiqh of Contemporary Events | 2 |
| EBC364 | Contemporary Islamic World | 3 |
| EBC366 | History of Islam in the West | 3 |
| EBC377 | Advance Arabic I | 3 |
| EBC378 | Advance Arabic II | 3 |
| EBC381 | Western Philosophy | 2 |
| EBC382 | Psychology | 2 |
| EBC383 | Teaching Methodology | 2 |
| Qur’anic Memorization Exam | ||
|---|---|---|
| Final Program Comprehensive Exams | ||
| Thesis | 3 |
The Masters in Islamic Studies Program will offer advanced learning in Islamic Studies where students work extremely hard and meticulously to achieve an elevated level of understanding and comprehension in the Islamic Sciences.
Students can utilize their high level of Islamic knowledge in a variety of professional platforms and to contribute at a highly respectable level in their communities.
Masters in Islamic Studies
Total credit hours: 39 (30 coursework plus 9 credit hours for Thesis
Passing grade: 80 (b-) Minimum Completion: 1 1/2 years total program cost: approximately $13,000.00
Minimum requirements: Bachelors in Islamic Studies or BACHELOR’S Degree plus take entrance exams to see if qualified.
| Code | Course Name | Credit |
| EMI-501 | Aqeedah | 3 |
| EMI-502 | Religions | 2 |
| EMI-505 | Qur’anic Science | 3 |
| EMI-506 | Tafseer | 3 |
| EMI-509 | Hadeeth Sciences | 2 |
| EMI-510 | Selected Ahadeeth | 2 |
| EMI-512 | Contemporary Fiqh Issues | 2 |
| EMI-513 | Economic System | 2 |
| EMI-514 | Fiqh of Financial Transactions | 2 |
| EMI-515 | Judicial System | 3 |
| EMI-516 | Usual Al Fiqh | 2 |
| EMI-517 | Foundations of Fiqh | 2 |
| EMI-530 | Research Paper | 2 |
| Qur’anic Memorization Exam | ||
|---|---|---|
| Final Program Comprehensive Exams | ||
| Thesis | 9 |
This Program is designed to develop graduates with superior skill sets in the administrative and Educator fields based on the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The specialized focus on Islamic Studies that is well incorporated into the Masters Program gives our Students an advantage edge in the Global Education Market.
With these 3 strong core foundations mastered, our graduates can be highly effective Instructors, Administrative leaders & Managers throughout the vast field of Education. Our graduates will have garnered the knowledge to expertly design & develop high performance Islamic curriculum that can be taught effectively at all levels.
Graduates will also be well prepared for successful advising on planning committees and Boards of Education to promote the Islamic Studies programs into School systems that lack this area of concentration or improve their current curriculum with thoughtful development planning.
Masters in Islamic Education
Total credit hours: 45 (39 coursework plus 6 credit hours for thesis
Passing grade: 80 (B-) minimum completion: 2 years Total cost: Approximately $13,000.00
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA: 3.0
| Course Name | Course Code | Credit Hours |
| Aqeedah | EMIE-701 | 3 |
| Tafseer | EMIE-702 | 2 |
| Qur’anic Sciences | EMIE-703 | 2 |
| Religions | EMIE-705 | 2 |
| Effective Classroom Management based on the high Islamic standards | EMIE-721 | 3 |
| Classroom Supervision in an Islamic Educational Setting | EMIE-722 | 3 |
| Differentiated Instruction and Assessment in Islamic Education | EMIE-731 | 3 |
| Curriculum Design & Development for teaching Islam effectively | EMIE-732 | 3 |
| Advanced Instructional Strategies, on teaching Islam with excellence | EMIE-751 | 4 |
| Contemporary Issues Management, Promoting Islamic Lawful Actions | EMIE-752 | 3 |
| Planning & Resource Management in the Islamic Environment | EMIE-753 | 4 |
| Educational Leadership based on Islamic Perspective and high values | EMIE-761 | 4 |
| Teaching Arabic Language as a Foreign Language with focus on Qur’an | EMIE-762 | 3 |
| Qur’anic Memorization Exam | ||
| Final Program Comprehensive Exams | ||
| Thesis | 6 |
The Islamic Studies Doctorate Program at American Open University is designed to provide students with a deep and advanced understanding in the critical thinking and analysis in Islamic Studies. Students will be introduced to both traditional and contemporary sources throughout their course of study and will further elevate and develop their skills in methods of research based on the Holy Qur’an and the teaching of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
In addition to the primary program of study, students will also be given the opportunity to narrow their focus of interest. After completing the core requirements of this program, students will then be required to choose one of the following tracks of study to specialize in: Jurisprudence, Theology, Qur’an and Hadith.
Doctorate in Islamic Studies
Total credit Hours: 85 (50 coursework plus 35 credit hours dissertation research
Passing grade: 85 (B+) minimum completion: 2 1/2 Years not exceeding 7 years Total
Program cost: approximately $26,000.00
Minimum requirements: MASTER’S degree in Islamic studies or Master’s degree plus take entrance exams to see if qualified.
| Code | Course Name | Credit |
| DOC-901 | Scientific Research | 3 |
| DOC-902 | Arabic Language | 3 |
| DOC-903 | Tajweed: Rules of the Qur’an | 3 |
| DOC-904 | ‘Aqeedah (Theology) | 4 |
| DOC-905 | Orientalism & Secularism | 3 |
| DOC-906 | The Sciences of the Qur’an | 4 |
| DOC-907 | The Sciences of the Hadith | 4 |
| DOC-908 | Islam and Other Beliefs | 4 |
| DOC-909 | Modern Sectarianism | 3 |
| DOC-910 | Modern Movements | 3 |
| DOC-911 | Comparative (Fiqh) Jurisprudence | 3 |
| DOC-912 | Foundations of (Fiqh) Jurisprudence | 3 |
| DOC-913 | Islam & Science | 6 |
| DOC-914 | In-depth Study of the Meaning of Al-Qu’ran | 4 |
| Qur’anic Memorization Exam | ||
|---|---|---|
| Final Program Comprehensive Exams | ||
| Thesis | 35 |