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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.
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
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
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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 | 19 Weeks |
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
| No | 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
| No | 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 | 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 | 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
Expecting these skills from students
| No | Subject Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Team Work | |
| 2 | Basic Counseling | |
| 3 | First-Aid | |
| 4 | Mosque Management | |
| 5 | Swimming | |
| 6 | Motivation Program | |
| 7 | Driving |