M.A. in Islamic Studies and Jurisprudence
(with a minor in Philosophy)
OVERVIEW
STRUCTURE
FACULTY
OVERVIEW
Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies and Jurisprudence with a minor in Philosophy is a program in which students study advanced level principles of jurisprudence (uṣūl -e-fiqh) and jurisprudence(fiqh); in addition to it, intermediate level courses in Philosophy.
Venue: Amir al-Mumenin Islamic Seminary School, 18 ally, Sumayyeh St. Qom, Iran
Start of programme: September intake only
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Duration: 4 years/ 8 semesters
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of bachelor’s program in Islamic Studies and Jurisprudence from al-Mustafa International University.
- Completion of a practicum of Arabic language (one full semester, 320 hours).
OBJECTIVE
- Identifying talented students and guiding them to pursue higher academic studies.
- Training of academics, researchers and teachers in Islamic studies and jurisprudence.
- Training of Islamic scholars who are qualified to be ambassadors of Islamic culture and the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt in their respective communities.
Program Outline
- Duration:
- Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies and Jurisprudence with a minor in Philosophy is a 4year program. Program is structured on a credit-based system over the course of 8 academic semesters requiring 70 credits.
- Each theoretical credit in an academic semester is of 16 hours (1 hours every week for 16 weeks) and each practical credit is of 32 hours (2 hours every week for 16 weeks).
- Minimum number of credits required per semester is 12 and the maximum is 16.
- During the duration of the program students may take up to one semester off.
- Duration:
STRUCTURE
Advanced study of different schools of thought of Jurisprudence (fiqh)
| No. | Tittle | Book | Author | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to general laws in jurisprudence | al-Qawā’id al-Fiqhiyyah | – | 6 | 96 |
| 2. | Jurisprudential school of thought of Najaf | Makāsib | Shaykh Anṣārī | 25 | 400 |
| 3. | The book of Khums | Ayatullah Khu’ī | 5 | 80 | |
| 4. | Jurisprudential school of thought of Qom | al-Wilāyah al-Ilāhiyyah (the book of Islamic Governance) | Ayatullah Mu’min | 10 | 160 |
| 5. | Study of different eras of jurisprudence in Islamic history (Adwār-e-Ijtehād) | 2 | 32 | ||
| 6. | Study of science of narrators and science of traditions (Rijāl and Dirāyah) | 3 | 48 |
Advanced study of schools of thought of principles of jurisprudence (uṣūl)
| No. | Tittle | Book | Author | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | School of thought of Shahīd Ṣadr | Durūs fī ‘Ilm al-Uṣūl – Ḥalaqah al-Thālithah | Shahīd Ṣadr | 25 | 400 |
| 2. | Other renowned school of thought of uṣūl among jurisprudents | Rasā’il | Shaykh Anṣārī | 5 | 80 |
| 3. | Kifāyat al-Uṣūl | Ākhūnd Khurāsānī | 10 | 160 |
Study of Islamic and Western philosophy
| No. | Tittle | Book | Author | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Islamic Philosophy | Āmūzish-e-Falsafe | Ayatullah Miṣbāḥ Yazdī | 15 | 240 |
| 2. | Allāmah Ṭabāṭabā’ī | 20 | 320 | ||
| 3. | History of Islamic Philosophy | 2 | 32 | ||
| 4. | The Theological and Intellectual Thought in the Quran and Traditions | 2 | 32 | ||
| 5. | The science of the self, (‘Ilm al-Nafs) | 2 | 32 | ||
| 6. | Advanced philosophical texts | 2 | 32 | ||
| 7. | Epistemology | 2 | 32 | ||
| 8. | Introduction to Islamic Mysticism (‘irfān) | 2 | 32 | ||
| 9. | Philosophy of Religion | 2 | 32 | ||
| 10. | History of Western Philosophy | 2 | 32 |
Other Courses
| No. | Tittle | Book | Author | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Theology | 10 | 160 | ||
| 2. | Exegesis of the Quran (tafsīr) | 4 | 64 | ||
| 3. | History | 2 | 32 | ||
Research
| No. | Tittle | Book | Author | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Research Methodology | 1 | 16 | ||
| 2. | Thesis | 4 | 128 |
FACULTY
Department of Philosophy and Logic
Head of Department:
Hujjat al-Islam Behnam Malek-Zadeh
Other members:
Hujjaj al-Islam: Muhammad Amin Abul-Hasani, Mustafa Salehi, Muhammad Mahdi Hamid-Nejhad & Saeid Van Urmer.
The department of Philosophy and Logic is responsible for:
- Selection of appropriate subjects / text books related to Philosophy and Logic
- Provision of highly qualified curriculum
- Supervision of research activities of the students
Department of Islamic Studies and Jurisprudence
Head of Department:
Hujjat al-Islam Muhammad Mahdi Nabi-Zahed
Other members:
Hujjaj al-Islam Sayyid Yasir Sadeqi, Asadullah Fathi-Nia & Abdullah Muhammadi
The department of Jurisprudence and Islamic Doctrine is responsible for:
- Selection of appropriate subjects / text books related to Jurisprudence and Islamic Doctrine
- Provision of highly qualified curriculum
- Supervision of research activities of the students
Department of jurisprudence and principle of Jurisprudence
Head of Department:
Hujjat al-Islam Sayyid Yasir Sadeqi
Other members:
Hamzeh Ali Sheikh Tabar, Muhammad Amin Safa’i-Zadeh, Majid Arbabi & Salman Bujani
The department of Jurisprudence and Principle of Jurisprudence is responsible for:
- Selection of appropriate subjects / text books related to Fiqh & Usul
- Provision of highly qualified curriculum
- Supervision of research activities of the students
Convenor
Sheykh Ibrahim Salamati
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