MPhil Islamic Studies

Course Outline

Program Description:

M Phil/MS in Islamic Studies is an intensive program that provides you a strong grounding in various sub-disciplines of classical and modern Islamic learning. What is different about this program is that it encourages you to be inquisitive by engaging you in research based assignments. It also gives you an extensive look into the contemporary academic debates in the field of Islamic Studies. Overall, it is a well-rounded and thorough program that will immensely increase your ability to undertake academic research at an enhanced level.

Candidates enrolled in this program will either need to complete 32 credit hours of course work or, alternatively, complete 26 credit hours of course work along with 6 credit hours of research work/thesis. Candidates who complete 32 credit hours of course work shall be awarded MS degree while those who complete 26 credit hours of course work plus 6 credit hours of research work shall be awarded M Phil degree.

 

Admission and Eligibility Criteria:

MA in Islamic/Arabic Studies (or an equivalent degree recognized by HEC) with minimum second division. (The University has the discretion to admit students with a master’s degree in other disciplines and sufficient knowledge base in Islamic Studies). Applicants with a strong background in Arabic or those with research thesis in their MA will be given preference. Admission will be on merit, determined on the basis of the applicant’s previous academic record, and performance in a written test and an interview. To qualify for the award of the degree, the student must also pass an especially designed Languages Competency Test (LCT). 

Source

http://www.gift.edu.pk/page/masters-of-philosophy-or-masters-of-science-in-islamic-studies-mphil-ms-