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BA in Islamic Studies

BA in Islamic Studies

Course Overview:
BA in Islamic Studies explores Islamic history, theology, culture, and law. It covers Qur'anic studies, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and Sufism. Students engage with classical and contemporary Islamic thought, preparing for careers in academia, religious leadership, or community work.

Duration:

  • 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

The syllabus for BA in Islamic Studies focuses on the study of Islamic history, theology, law, culture, and its global influence. Below is a generalized semester-wise breakdown:

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Islamic Studies

  • Quranic Studies: Text and Interpretation

  • History of Islam: Pre-Islamic Arabia and the Life of Prophet Muhammad

  • Arabic Language - Level 1

  • Elective 1 (e.g., Introduction to Sociology or Philosophy)

Semester 2:

  • Hadith Studies: Text, Collection, and Interpretation

  • Islamic Law (Sharia): Foundations and Principles

  • History of Islam: The Caliphate and Expansion

  • Arabic Language - Level 2

  • Elective 2 (e.g., Comparative Religion)

Semester 3:

  • Tafsir (Exegesis of the Quran)

  • Islamic Philosophy and Thought

  • Islamic History: Umayyad and Abbasid Dynasties

  • Islamic Art and Architecture

  • Elective 3 (e.g., Islamic Ethics and Morality)

Semester 4:

  • Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh): Marriage, Family, and Social Laws

  • Sufism: Mystical Islam

  • Islam in the Modern World: Reform Movements

  • Arabic Language - Level 3

  • Elective 4 (e.g., Gender and Islam)

Semester 5:

  • Islamic Economics and Banking

  • Islamic Political Thought

  • Islamic History: Ottoman Empire

  • Contemporary Islamic Movements

  • Elective 5 (e.g., Islam and Science)

Semester 6:

  • Islamic Theology (Aqeedah)

  • Research Project/Thesis on Islamic Studies

  • Islam and Globalization

  • Interfaith Dialogue and Islamic Relations with Other Religions

  • Elective 6 (e.g., Environmental Ethics in Islam)

Average Fees:

  • The average tuition fees for BA in Islamic Studies range between INR 5,000 to INR 60,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

Most institutions offering BA in Islamic Studies admit students based on merit. Some may also conduct institutional-specific entrance exams or interviews:

  • CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test)

  • Institutional-specific entrance exams

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

Here are ten top-ranking institutions offering BA in Islamic Studies or related programs in India:

  1. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi

  2. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh

  3. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad

  4. University of Calcutta, Kolkata

  5. Jamia Hamdard, Delhi

  6. Osmania University, Hyderabad

  7. Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh

  8. Aliah University, Kolkata

  9. University of Kashmir, Srinagar

  10. Aligarh College of Education, Aligarh

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

Kerala has a strong presence of Islamic educational institutions. Here are the top 10 institutions offering BA in Islamic Studies or related courses:

  1. Al Jamia Al Islamiya, Malappuram

  2. Darul Huda Islamic University, Malappuram

  3. Jamia Madeenathunnoor, Malappuram

  4. Markaz Saquafathi Sunniyya, Kozhikode

  5. Jamiya Nooriyya Arabic College, Pattikkad

  6. Al-Azhar College, Thodupuzha

  7. Al Jamiya Al Islamiya, Pattikkad

  8. Madeena Islamic University, Malappuram

  9. MES Mampad College, Malappuram

  10. Farook College, Kozhikode

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