Introduction
The Department of Interfaith Studies is offering MPhil Islamic studies (Specialization in Interfaith Studies). This is the most important & significant Program offered by the Department of Interfaith Studies, AIOU. This Program is reputed as one of the best programs in public sector universities of Pakistan. The MPhil students are required to complete specific coursework & research work under the supervision of highly qualified supervisors. This Program requires 2 to 4years for completion. The student’s complete coursework under the guidance of qualified faculty members. This Program is designed to carry out research in different fields of Islamic Studies so that new dimensions of understanding Islam can be explored. This Program provides scholars an opportunity of exercising independent critical judgment through research skills in the light of Interfaith Studies.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The MPhil Islamic Studies (Specialization in Interfaith Studies) is aimed to:
- Prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze facts in the light of Islamic research principles.
- Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Islamic Studies, who can conduct quality research in various disciplines of Islam. Provide opportunities for professional growth and development to scholars in general and in-service personnel.
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum entry requirements for admission to MS/MPhil/ or equivalent programs shall be minimum of 16 years of schooling or 4 years of education in the relevant subject after Higher Secondary School Certificate with at least second division or equivalent CGPA/GPA (minimum with 120 credit hours from HEC recognized institution).
Selection Process
Merit Based.
An eligible candidate shall apply for admission through online portal (https://aiou.edu.pk/oas-fresh admission).
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face
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Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Principles of Research and Editing |
FATH 7501 |
3 |
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2 |
The Quran and Interfaith Studies |
FATH 7502 |
3 |
|
3 |
Religion and Orientalism |
FATH 7503 |
3 |
|
4 |
Sources of Islamic Studies (Interfaith Studies) |
FATH 7504 |
3 |
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Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Methods and Approaches to Interfaith Studies |
FATH 7505 |
3 |
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2 |
Philosophy of Religion |
FATH 7506 |
3 |
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3 |
Interfaith Relations between the World Religions |
FATH 7507 |
3 |
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4 |
Interfaith Studies and Pluralism in Pakistan: Theory and Practice |
FATH 7508 |
3 |
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Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Thesis – I |
FATH 8501 |
6 |
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Sr. No. |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Thesis – II |
FATH 8502 |
6 |