Future Pathways
Advanced Course
Continuing with the same educational philosophy of Intermediate Course, the subjects of this course will delve into advanced fields in Islamic studies. The Usul topics in the fields of fiqh, hadith and tafsir will form a core area of study of this course whilst also exploring Arabic Balagha (rhetoric) and some of the great works of the giants of Islam like Imam Al-Ghazzali (d. 505).
Academic Course and University Degree
This course covers subjects including methodologies (usul) of the core Islamic sciences and will give you strong grounding and in-depth understanding of several Islamic disciplines. The course introduces academic analytical research and critical writing skills to further prepare you in your Islamic scholarship journey. The university accredited degree at the completion of the course can be a pathway to further research, a PhD or an academic career in Islamic studies.
Subjects
Bachelor of Islamic Studies Pathway
- ISL181 Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad)
- ISL202 Usul al-Din (Foundational Islamic Theology)
- ISL211 Usul al-Fiqh (Methodology of Islamic Law)
- ISL230 Usul al-Tafsir (Methodology of Qur'anic Exegesis)
- ISL232 Usul al-Hadith (Methodology of Prophetic Traditions)
- Islamic Studies Elective 1, Elective 2, Elective 3, Elective 4, Elective 5 and Elective 6
Master of Islamic Studies Pathway
- ISL430 Usul al-Tafsir
- ISL432 Usul al-Hadith
- ISL411 Usul al-Fiqh
- Islamic Studies Elective 1, Elective 2 and Elective 3
Course Structure
Year 2026
Session 1: ISL430 Usul al-Tafsir
Session 2: ISL411 Usul al-Fiqh
Session 3: Elective 1
Year 2027
Session 1: ISL432 Usul al-Hadith
Session 2: Elective 2
Session 3: Elective 3
Course Details
- Approx 3 months
- Weeknights or Saturday Morning
- Online Classes
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Taught From Within
the Tradition
- CSU University Fees (HECS and FEE-HELP Available)
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2 Years Part-Time
or 1 Year Full-Time