Graduate

1. Master of Arts (2 Years) in Islamic Studies

2. Master of Arts (1 Year) in Islamic Studies

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Islamic Studies

Description of the Program

Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies (BA Hons)

The Department of Islamic Studies offers a 4-year Bachelor of Arts (Hons) program in Islamic Studies. The total credit requirement of this program is 144. After completing 12 years of schooling, a student is eligible for admission to this program. The program offers 35 Core courses (105 credit hours), 12 General Education (GED) courses (36 credit hours) and Viva 3 credit hours. The courses have been designed to develop Islamic values and a wide range of general knowledge among the students so that they are able to serve the society, the country and mankind as a whole as the worthy citizens of Bangladesh.

Graduate Attributes (based on need assessment)

The Graduate Attributes of the program of BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies are:

• Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice, including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
• Graduates are effective problem-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
• Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
• Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
• Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
• Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The graduates of the program are expected to:

PEO 1 : Acquire knowledge in the field of Islamic education to meet the needs of society and increase the confidence level in the future workplace; serve as a role model to national and international communities.

PEO 2 : Enhance the skills of the students to understand issues related to faith and religious life; integrate Islamic teaching into ethics for the purpose of improving students’ attitudes and behaviour.

PEO 3 : Emphasize receiving and interpreting information, express ideas and share knowledge with diverse audiences and show resilience, proactively and an ability to make principled decisions in various spheres.

PEO 4 : Build communication and collaborative relations with individuals and groups in the development of society through the formation of moral character in the light of Islam.

PEO 5 : Achieve creative skills in the field of study to recognize a role for themselves in creating a sustainable future and be able to consider the social, cultural, environmental and economic consequences of national and international issues by comparative and critical analysis.

PEO 6 : Use the necessary learning skills in the field of study and to solve problems in the light of Islam; prepare students to carry out scientific research in the field of Islamic Studies according to the standards of quality assurance.

PEO 7 : Ensure the quality of teaching and emphasize the role of Islamic studies in Muslim and international communities in general by comparative analysis, participate in research and development projects, and apply effective strategies for lifelong self-improvement by using the necessary skills.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The Program Learning Outcomes of BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies are to:

PLO 1 : Acquaint in-depth knowledge and understanding of Islam and other subjective areas with the values and morals.

PLO 2 : Acquire the skills of contemplative thinking, critical analysis and self-evaluation to improve the knowledge, skills and values which are related to the field of Islam and others.

PLO 3 : Develop their identity as a believer (Mu’min) and emphasize the responsibility of Muslims towards self, family, the Muslim nation, and humanity at large; practice the truth in all aspects of their lives according to the examples and teachings of the al-Quran and As-Sunnah.

PLO 4 : Build moral character in order to provide collaborative relations and promote leadership with individuals and groups in the light of Islam.

PLO 5 : Develop skills of contact & communication in the national and international issues sphere in order to launch a social relationships network with various community segments.

PLO 6 : Find the contemporary problems of different areas in society and provide solutions and recommendations based on using the proper analytical tools by developing cognitive, independent thinking and reflective attitude.

PLO 7 : Prepare for living, learning and working in a digital society; make decisions towards self-management and demonstrate professional knowledge and practical skills in both technical and management to lead a team in an inexperienced environment.

PLO 8 : Competent in research works and enables researchers to produce innovative areas.

Mapping Mission of the Program Offering Entity (MOPs) with University Mission (MOUs)

Mapping Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) with the Mission of the Program Offering Entity (MOPs)

Mapping Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) with the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Mapping Courses with the Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Graduate

Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (2 years)

Vision

The Vision of the Department of Islamic Studies is to promote and inculcate ethical values and social norms. The department offers an appropriate curriculum to meet the economic, social, political, and intellectual needs of society through the development of human character and personality through Islamic knowledge.

Mission

The mission of the BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies program is to pursue excellence in teaching, focusing on the academic study of Islam while promoting a vision of education that embraces multiculturalism. The program aims to enhance students' understanding of various Islamic issues, with a particular emphasis on comparative studies. The Department seeks to achieve the following objectives:

• Provide students with opportunities to broaden, deepen, and enrich their understanding of Islam based on authentic sources.
• Appreciation of Islamic ethics and personal practice, encouraging students to embody these principles in their lives.
• Develop human behavior aligned with Islamic values, contributing to societal progress in light of Islamic teachings.
• Foster students' capacity for independent learning and critical thinking.

Objective

The objective of the MA in Islamic Studies (2 Years) is to present Islam as a complete code of life based on revealed knowledge of al-Quran and As-Sunnah. So the curriculum is designed to enable students to have a comprehensive view of the development of human life according to the teaching and practical guidance of al-Quran and As-Sunnah. Accordingly, a new dimension of Islamic Economics and Administration has also been emphasized.

Description of the Program

The MA in Islamic Studies (2 Years) is a 77 credit hours’ program consisting of 24 courses (72 Credit hours), 3 Credits Thesis and 2 credits for Viva. This program is composed of 21 Core courses (63 credit hours) and 3 General Education (GED) courses (9 credit hours). After completing bachelor degree (pass course), the students are eligible for admission in this program. The courses of this program are composed of Islamic Courses and General Education courses.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

This program aims to discuss various topics of Islam that integrate proportional and theoretical methods that have developed in the modern academic study of Islam. Such as: Qur'anic Science, Hadith, Da'wah, Law, Comparative Religion, Banking, Morality, etc. The educational objectives of the program are to-

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The graduates of the program are expected to:

PEO 1 : Acquaint with the concept of Islamic culture and its importance to meet the needs of society.

PEO 2 : Emphasize to receive and interpret information, express ideas and share knowledge with diverse audiences and to show resilience, proactively and an ability to make principled decisions in various spheres.

PEO 3 : Establish a rapport and build collaborative relationships with individuals and groups; ensure the quality of teaching and emphasize the role of Islamic studies in Muslim and international communities in general by comparative analysis.

PEO 4 : Recognize a role for themselves in creating a sustainable future and be able to consider the social, cultural, environmental and economic consequences of national and international issues.

PEO 5 : Increase the learning skill and confidence level in the future workplace to become a good human being and to communicate ideas clearly to develop society.

PEO 6 : Use the necessary learning skills in the field of study and solve problems in the light of Islam; participate in the research and development project.

PEO 7 : Ensure the quality of teaching and emphasize the role of Islamic studies in Muslim and international communities in general by comparative analysis, participate in research and development projects, and apply effective strategies for lifelong self-improvement by using the necessary skills.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The Program Learning Outcomes of BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies are to:

PLO 1 : Acquaint depth knowledge and understanding of different areas in Islam and others with the values and morals.

PLO 2 : Develop their identity as a believer (Mu’min) and emphasize the responsibility of Muslims towards self, family, the Muslim nation, and humanity at large; practice the truth in all aspects of their lives according to the examples and teachings of the al-Quran and as-Sunnah.

PLO 3 : Acquire the skills of contemplative thinking, critical analysis and self-evaluation to improve the knowledge, skills and values which are related to the field of Islam and others.

PLO 4 : Compare various subjects of Islam with conventional thoughts and Linking to the Islamic ethical issues of society.

PLO 5 : Ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups in the light of Islam.

PLO 6 : Be a responsible and effective global citizen for living, learning and working in a digital society with personal values and practices; receive and provide constructive feedback for actions with honesty, awareness, flexibility, resilience and reflective attitude.

PLO 7 : Understand research methodology; demonstrate specific research skills to present their ideas, find gaps effectively in the relevant fields and must provide solutions to the existing problems.

Mapping Mission of the Program Offering Entity (MOPs) with University Mission (MOUs)

Mapping Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) with the Mission of the Program Offering Entity (MOPs)

Mapping Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) with the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Mapping Courses with the Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (1 year)

Vision

The Vision of the Department of Islamic Studies is to promote and inculcate ethical values and social norms. The department offers an appropriate curriculum to meet the economic, social, political and intellectual needs of the society through the development of human character and personality through Islamic knowledge.

Mission

The Mission of the program is to pursue excellence in teaching in the academic study of Islam and in the implementation of the vision for education and multiculturalism; this program focuses on developing and understanding various issues of Islam with special emphasis on comparative study. This Department is working to achieve the following goals are to:

• Provide the students with an opportunity to broaden, deepen and enrich their understanding of Islam, based on authentic sources of study.
• Promote the appreciation of Islamic ethics, code of personal practice and encourage to be a good human being in the light of Islam.
• Develop human behaviour and implement it to develop society in the light of Islam.
• Provide students with an opportunity to develop the capacity for independent learning.

Objective

The MA in Islamic Studies (Final) program of Uttara University presents Islam as a code of life based on the revealed knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah. So, the curriculum in the program is designed to enable students to have a comprehensive view of the development of human life according to the teaching and practical guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah.

Description of the Program

The Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (Final) is a 41 credit hours program consisting of 12 courses (36 credits hours), 3 credit hours for Thesis and 2 credit hours for Viva. This program is composed of 10 Core courses (30 credit hours) and 2 General Education (GED) courses (6 credit hours). After completing a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies, the students are eligible for admission to this program.

Graduate Attributes (based on need assessment)

The Graduate will be able to do the following things.

• Gain deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth in the light of Islam.
• Develop creative, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the help of Al Quran and As-Sunnah.
• Work individually or in a team and develop communications skills in contemporary society through Islamic Knowledge.
• Act with professionalism and leadership readiness with morals and values in the light of Islam.
• Gain Intercultural and ethical competency with the help of Al-Quran and As-Sunnah.
• Prepare to live, learn, and work in a contemporary society in the light of Islam.
• Increase Self-awareness and emotional intelligence in the light of Al-Quran and As-Sunnah.
• Demonstrate competence in research in the field of Islamic studies and related areas.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

This program aims to discuss various topics of Islam that integrate proportional and theoretical methods that have developed in the modern academic study of Islam. Such as: Qur'anic Science, Hadith, Da'wah, Law, Comparative Religion, Banking and Morality, etc. The educational objectives of the program are to-

PEO 1 : Acquaint knowledge in the field of Islamic education with a comparative analysis to meet the needs of society and increase their confidence level in the future working place;

PEO 2 : Emphasize receiving and interpreting information, expressing ideas and sharing knowledge with diverse audiences and show resilience, proactively and an ability to make principled decisions in various spheres.

PEO 3 : Build communication and collaborative relations with individuals and groups in the development of society through the formation of moral character in the light of Islam;

PEO 4 : achieve creative skills in the field of study to recognize a role for themselves in creating a sustainable future and be able to consider the social, cultural, environmental and economical consequences of national and international issues by critical analysis.

PEO 5 : Ensure quality in teaching and emphasize the role of Islamic studies in Muslim and international communities in general by comparative analysis.; use the necessary learning skills in information management and apply effective strategies for life long self-improvement.

PEO 6 : Prepare students to carry out scientific research in the field of Islamic Studies according to the standards of quality assurance; enhance the culture of continuous research in related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The Program Learning Outcomes of BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies are to:

PLO 1 : Acquire comprehensive, knowledge and critical understanding of the subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

PLO 2 : Compare various subjects of Islam with conventional thoughts and Linking to the Islamic ethical issues of society.

PLO 3 : Able effective problem-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges

PLO 4 : Convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals

PLO 5 : Engage in professional behavior and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities

PLO 6 : Be a responsible and effective global citizen for living, learning and working in a digital society with personal values and practices; receive and provide constructive feedback for actions with honesty, awareness, flexibility, resilience and reflective attitude.

PLO 7 : Understand research methodology; demonstrate specific research skills to present their ideas, find gaps effectively in the relevant fields and must provide solutions to the existing problems.

Mapping Mission of the Program Offering Entity (MOPs) with University Mission (MOUs)

Mapping Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) with the Mission of the Program Offering Entity (MOPs):

Mapping Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) with the Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Mapping Courses with the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Structure of the Curriculum

Duration of the Program

Years: 4 (Four)

Semesters: 8 (Eight)

Admission Requirements

Students can be admitted to the BA (Hons) in Islamic Studies program if they have obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.50 at both the S.S.C./Dakhil and H.S.C./Alim or equivalent examination levels separately or a total of 6.0 points across both levels, with a minimum of 2.0 in one level, as per UGC regulations. Candidates will be selected for admission based on a written test and a viva voce. Admission tests are conducted by the School, Department, or the university. Students with a gap in their studies may also apply, provided they obtain qualifying marks in the admission test.

Minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 144 Credits

Total class weeks in a Year/semester:

The duration of a semester is six months, including class, mid-term and term final examinations. The duration of a semester is as follows:

Minimum CGPA requirement for graduation: CGPA 2.0

Maximum academic years of completion: (4+3) = 7 Years