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Introduction

The Department of Quran and Tafseer was established in 1999 in the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies to meet educational needs of masses at various levels ranging from Matric to PhD focusing on research based programs in the field of Quran and Tafseer. The Department started functioning with the appointment of Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi as Assistant Professor from 10 February 2001. From then, the Department is presenting many valuable course books and producing scholars in the field of Islamic studies with specialization in Quran and Tafseer. At present, the Department has started MPhil & PhD programs from autumn 2013 and is producing & selecting valuable books and allied material for these research programs

Eligibility Criteria

Master degree in Islamic studies with eighteen years of schooling (MS/MPhil in Islamic Studies) or equivalent from any recognized university in first division or CGPA 3.00.
Departmental Test/Interview by the Ph.D. Admission Committee

Selection Process

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

Duration

Maximum 5 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu/English/Arabic

Teaching Methodology

The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.

AIOU Credits Required

54 Credit hours

1. COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TAFSEER LITERATURE-4730
2. QURAN & SCIENCE(A RESERACH STUDY)-4731
3. CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN TAFSEER-6722

1. APPLIED RESEARCH IN ILM TAFSEER & ULOOM UL QURAN-4732
2. METHODOLOGIES & MODES OF MUFASSEREEN-4733
3. SELECTED TEXUAL STUDY OF ULOOM UL QURAN & USUL-E-TAFSEER-4734

1. THESIS-4726

1. THESIS-4726

Elective / Major Courses:

Nil

Semesters

Nil

Workshop

One Week Workshop per 3 Credit Hours

Thesis

Compulsory

Practical

Nil

Viva

Compulsory

Collaborations

Nil

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.