The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Islamic Studies is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth education in Islamic culture and civilization and Islamic sciences. The curriculum is generally based on core Islamic disciplines, linguistics and related social sciences. Here is a typical academic content of this program:
Qur'anic Sciences: It includes topics such as the exegesis, interpretation and analysis of the Qur'an, the sequence and history of the Qur'an's revelation, different reading and writing techniques within the scope of Qur'anic sciences. In addition, there is a strong emphasis on understanding the content, structure and messages of the Qur'an.
Hadith Sciences: Topics such as the classification of hadiths, the distinction between sahih and weak hadiths, the collection of hadiths and their historical development are covered. Understanding and interpreting hadith texts is also an important part of the program.
Fiqh and usul: Islamic law provides detailed information in areas such as sharia rulings, law of worship and law of transactions. Fiqh teaches how to interpret and apply legal texts.
Theology and Principles of Islamic Belief: It covers topics such as the Islamic belief system, the conditions of faith, the existence and attributes of God, prophethood, belief in the hereafter. It also offers the opportunity to examine different sects and schools of thought in Islamic thought.
Sufism and Morality: Includes courses on Islamic mysticism, Sufi thought and orders, ethics and moral values, moral development at the individual and societal level.
Arabic and Islamic Literature: Focuses on the grammar, vocabulary and literature of Arabic, the primary language of Islamic sciences. This enables students to understand and interpret Islamic texts in their original language.
Islamic History and Civilization: Topics such as the birth, expansion, cultural and social structure of Islam, the contributions of Islamic civilization in fields such as art, science and architecture throughout historical periods are covered.
The program also emphasizes the development of skills such as analyzing religious texts, conducting academic research, critical thinking and effective communication. Students are offered a variety of seminars, workshops and conferences to reinforce theoretical knowledge and provide practical learning opportunities. After graduation, students have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in various fields such as religious leadership, academic research, education, counseling or community service. The Islamic Studies program aims to provide students with a deep perspective not only on Islamic sciences, but also on human history and culture in general.