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PhD Interfaith studies

Introduction

The Department of Interfaith Studies has been offering Ph.D. Islamic Studies (Specialization in Interfaith Studies). Ph.D. students are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. This Program requires 3 to 5 years’ for completion. The students complete research work under qualified supervisors, however the degree is awarded after the evaluation of the thesis by three foreign experts from technologically advanced countries as per the required Criteria of HEC. This Program is designed to carry out research in different fields of Islamic Studies so that new aspects can be discovered & students can exercise independent critical judgment through the research skills for the service of Islamic & Muslim communities.

 AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The Ph.D. Islamic Studies InterfaithStudies) Program aims to: (Specialization • Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Islamic Studies in general and command over the areas of specialization. • Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Islamic Studies who can provide effective leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in various disciplines of Islamic Studies. • Provide opportunities for professional growth and development to scholars in general and in-service personnel.

Eligibility Criteria

  • MPhil Islamic Studies or equivalent from any recognized university in the First division or CGPA 3.00.
  • Departmental Test/Interview by the Ph.D. Admission Committee

Selection Process

Merit Based

Duration

3 years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Face to Face

Total Credits Hours Required

54

Sr. No.

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

Applied Methods in the Study of Religion

FATH 9501

3

2

Approaches to Interfaith Studies

FATH 9502

3

3

Global Interfaith Institutions and Networks

FATH 9503

3

Sr. No.

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

Muslim Contributions in the Study of Religion

FATH 9504

3

2

Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, and Interfaith Studies

FATH 9505

3

3

Sufi Tradition, Harmony, and Interfaith

FATH 9506

3

Sr. No.

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

Thesis – I

FATH 9507

9

Sr. No.

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

Thesis – II

FATH 9508

9

Sr. No.

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

Thesis – III

FATH 9509

9

Sr. No.

Course Title

Course Code

Credit Hours

1

Thesis – IV

FATH 9510

9

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Semesters

05