Introduction

The department of Islamic Thought, History & Culture is offering MPhil Islamic studies. This program was started in 1987. This is the most important & significant program offered by the department. The M.Phil students are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of a highly qualified supervisor. This program required 2 to 4 years time for completion. This program provides to the scholars an opportunity of exercising independent critical judgment through the research skills for the service of Islamic & Muslim communities.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. MA Islamic Studies or equivalent degree (equivalence certificate required from HEC by name) with minimum second division (in both MA Islamic Studies & B.A)

Selection Process

Selection of the candidates will be made strictly on the basis of merit/criteria laid down by the Department/ University.

Duration

Maximum 4 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu/English/Arabic

Teaching Methodology

  1. Continues Assessment
  2. Face to Face teaching (48 hours per 03 credit hours in each semester)
  3. Mid-term Examination
  4. Final Examination

AIOU Credits Required

36 Credit Hours
  1. Principles & Methods of Research-6806
  2. Ijtehad History, Principles & Methods-6807
  3. Orientalism Critical Study-6808
  4. Basic Sources of Islamic Sciences & Thought -6809
  1. Islamic Thought, History & Culture: Principles & Methodology-6801
  2. Islam and Modern Economic and Social Issues-6810
  3. New Dimensions of Research in Islamic Sciences-6811
  4. Principles, Methods of Islamic Fiqh & Objectives of Shari-ah-6812

Thesis-6805

Thesis-6805

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Thesis

Compulsory

Viva

Compulsory

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.