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Faculty of Islamic Studies

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Faculty of Islamic Studies

The Faculty of Islamic Studies was established in 2021. Currently the Department of Aqeedah and Islamic Thought represents the faculty. It is noteworthy that the institute has recruited a good number of excellent academic staff who are keeping commendable records in writing books and research papers on Islamic topics.

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Years of Experience

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Method of Delivery

The course offered by the faculty consists of eight semesters. Each semester consists of 18 weeks. In the first four semesters, common lectures on Islamic studies are delivered. And the last four semesters are dedicated for specialized studies.

Qualification

Those who apply for the course are expected to have acquired the following qualifications:

  • Pass in G.C.E. O/L exam or in an equivalent exam.
  • Pass in all subjects of G.C.E. A/L exam.
  • Pass in the competency test of Arabic Language or English language conducted by the institute.
  • Being not exceeded 21 years old.
  • Entertaining good conduct and moral characters.

Selection Method

In line with the policy and current resources of the institute, talented students are selected in the following ways:

  • Written test
  • Oral test & interview
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Semester system

Activity Weeks
Lectures 08 Weeks
Mid-semester exam 01 Week
Lectures 07 Weeks
Cultural week 01 Week
Revision and exams 02 Weeks
Total  

Medium of lectures and Instructions:

Arabic, English and Tamil

Degree awarded by the Institute

Degree of Licentiate in Islamic Studies

Assessment Criteria

Mid-semester exam 20 marks
Research 30 marks
Semester Exam 50 marks

Study System

No

Lectures

Credit Hours

Percentage

1

Basic Modules

20

14%

2

Compulsory Modules

111

75%

3

Elective Modules

16

11%
 

Total

147

100%

Basic Subjects – 23 Credit Hours

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Course Code

Subject Title

Credit Hours

01

  

Thajweeth

3

02

  

Halaqath

2

03

  

Leadership Courses

2

04

  

Lesson from the Quran & Biography of Prophet

2

05

  

Arabic Language

2

06

  

Creativity Thinking & Problem Solving

2

07

  

Tamil Language

1

08

  

Research Methodology

1

09

  

English Language

2

10

  

Sinhala Language

1

11

  

Code of Behavior

2
       

Compulsory Subjects – 111 Credit Hours

Faculty Subjects – 48 Credit Hours      

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Course Code

Subject Title

Credit Hours

01

  

Quranic Sciences

  

02

  

Sciences of Hadees (Prophetic Tradition)

  

03

  

Introduction to Jurisprudence

  

04

  

Introduction to Principles of Jurisprudence 

  

05

  

Islamic Theology                             

  

06

  

Introduction to Philosophy

  

07

  

Biography of Prophet (PBUH)

  

08

  

Understanding Quran and Prophetic Tradition

  

09

  

Interpretation of Quran – Selected Chapters

  

10

  

Co-Existence in Pluralistic Society

  

11

  

 Principles of Co-Existence in Pluralistic Society

  

12

  

Concept of Worships in Islam

  

13

  

Major Religion of Sri Lanka

  

14

  

Orientalism & Islamic Studies

  

15

  

Analytic Interpretation of Quran

  

16

  

Al Hadeeth  –    Prophetic Tradition

  
       

Department Subjects– 63 Credit Hours

No

Course Code

Subject Title

Credit Hours

1

  

Juristic Study of Ibadath

  

2

  

Family Life in Islam

  

3

  

Juristic Study of Inheritance

  

4

  

Concept of Zakat and Its Application

  

5

  

Introduction to Srilankan Law

  

6

  

Financial Transection in Islam

  

7

  

Business Ethics in Islam

  

8

  

Muslim Personal Law & Minority

  

9

  

Legal Maxims & Juristic Variations              

  

10

  

International Relationship

  

11

  

Introduction to Srilankan Law

  

12

  

Classic Islamic Thoughts

  

13

  

Sources of Islamic legislation

  

14

  

Prime Objectives of the Islamic Jurisprudence

  

15

  

Methods of ISTHINBATH

  

16

  

Current Fikh

  

17

  

Principles of Jurisprudence & its Developments

  

18

  

Rational Deduction & Decreeing

  
       

Elective Subjects –

Students will select four Subjects from following subjects

No

Course Code

Subject Title

Credit Hours

1

  

Introduction to Islamic History

  

2

  

Introduction to Political Sciences

  

3

  

Introduction to Psychology

  

4

  

Introduction to Sociology

  

5

  

Mass Communication

  

6

  

History of Sri Lankan Muslims

  
       

Skills

Students will select four Subjects from following subjects

No

Course Code

Subject Title

Credit Hours

1

 

Team Work

 

2

 

Basic Counseling

 

3

 

First-Aid

 

4

 

Mosque Management

 

5

 

Swimming

 

6

 

Motivation Program

 

7

 

Driving