Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
College of Islamic Studies
Study Plan – Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Religious Discourse and Society (2024-2025)
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite(s) | Mode of Study |
| First: University Core – 39 Credit Hours | ||||
| ENGU101 | English Language 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU100 | Syntax and Morphology 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| NASU100 | Natural Sciences | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOCU100 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | – | In Person |
| RSCU100 | Research and Innovation Methods | 3 | – | In Person |
| ICTU100 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | – | In Person |
| INVU100 | Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU100 | Emirati Society and National Identity | 3 | – | Remote |
| ENGU102 | English Language 2 | 3 | ENGU101 | In Person |
| ECOU100 | Principles of Economics | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU101 | Sheikh Zayed’s Legacy and Peaceful Coexistence in the UAE | 3 | – | Remote |
| ISLU100 | Islamic Culture | 3 | – | Remote |
| ISLU105 | Introduction to the Science of the Quran | 3 | – | In Person |
| Second: Electives – 03 Credit Hours | ||||
| EDC254 | Moral Education | 3 | – | Remote |
| HUM218 | Effective Communication Skills | 3 | – | Remote |
| RTC345 | Rhetoric Sciences | 3 | – | Remote |
| Third: College Requirements – 36 Credit Hours | ||||
| JUR268 | Jurisprudence of Worship 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR271 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 1 | 2 | – | In Person |
| JUR266 | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR267 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR366 | Jurisprudence of Worship 2 | 3 | JUR268 | In Person |
| QUR272 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 2 | 2 | QUR271 | In Person |
| EXS258 | Quranic Sciences and the Origins of Interpretation | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISD281 | Islamic Creed | 3 | – | Remote |
| PTR262 | Hadith Sciences and Authentication | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR273 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 3 | 2 | QUR272 | In Person |
| GRM249 | Syntax and Morphology 2 | 3 | ARAU100 | In Person |
| ISL388 | The Purposes of Islamic Law | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR367 | Family Jurisprudence and its Issues | 3 | – | In Person |
| Fourth: Major Requirements – 42 Credit Hours | ||||
| JUR466 | Inheritance Jurisprudence | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR369 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 2 | 3 | JUR267 | In Person |
| JUR370 | Jurisprudential Rules and Their Applications | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR472 | Quranic Stories | 3 | – | In Person |
| HUM422 | Contemporary Intellectual Issues | 3 | – | In Person |
| RTC445 | Preaching and Public Speaking | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOC423 | Psychology | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOC424 | Sociology | 3 | – | In Person |
| HUM418 | Intellectual Security | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOC425 | Ethics and Common Humanity | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISS492 | Field Training | 6 | – | In Person |
| ISS491 | Graduation Project | 6 | – | Remote |
Head of Department: DR. YOUSEF OMAR
Program Information
- Program Name: Bachelor of Islamic Studies Major: Religious Discourse and Society
- Program Code: 124
- Program Initial Approval Date: 24 May 2021
- Program Providing Entity: College of Islamic Studies
- Program Duration: (8) Eight Semesters
- Program Hours: (120) Credit Hours
- Total Number of Modules: (38) Modules
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Requirements
- The applicant shall achieve a minimum average of:
- 80% in the general secondary certificate for the General Track
- 75% in the general secondary certificate for the Advanced Track
- 70% in the general secondary certificate for the Elite Track
- The student shall pass the personal interview, which includes an oral test and a placement test.
The student shall meet the following requirements to be admitted at the end of the first semester:
- A minimum average of (2) in the semester average.
- A minimum score of (1250) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language, and a minimum score of (1000) in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
- A minimum score of (700) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in mathematics.
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Adopted Standards:
- Knowledge of the Islamic religion fundamentals
- Knowledge of Arabic language fundamentals
- Correct pronunciation and correct reading
- General knowledge
- Knowledge of English language fundamentals
- General Personal Features
Study System
- The study system of the program is the credit hours system, and teaching will be during the academic week days only, i.e., from Monday to Friday.
- The program is presented in the blended study system in accordance with the academic accreditation standards of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
Graduation Requirements:
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, the student must complete all courses with a minimum grade of (1.00) per each course, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of (00.2), and complete (120) credit hours as a minimum. He shall also pass the competency test in the specialization, the English language test, and the Arabic language test with a minimum average of (75%), and successfully complete all major curriculum requirements, including field training and graduation projects.
Course Completion
The course is completed with a mark equal to or above 60%.
Minimum and maximum academic load for the student
The student’s academic load in one semester ranges between (12) credit hours as a minimum, (18) credit hours as an upper limit, and (21) credit hours as a maximum.
Certificates are awarded at the university with one of the following grades:
| Average | Grade |
| 3.60 – 4.00 | Excellent |
| 3.00 – less than – 3.6 | Very Good |
| 2.5 – less than – 3.00 | Good |
| 2.00 – Less than – 2.5 | Fair |
Program Objectives:
- To develop the learner’s linguistic and rhetorical knowledge.
- To train the learner on the skills of criticism and analysis of legal and literary texts.
- To Provide the student with communication skills and public speaking basic rules.
- To enable the student to acquire scientific research and innovation skills in order to understand issues and solve problems.
- To encourage the student to adopt self-learning approach, which is considered as a key to lifelong learning.
- Consolidating the values of moderation and temperance in religious discourse and strengthening the state’s efforts to reject extremism and militancy.
Programme Outcomes
- Defines the concepts, terminology, and topics of knowledge related to the specialization and possesses sufficient knowledge of the prescribed sources and references.
- Distinguishes jurisprudential rules, sources, legal evidence, and references of knowledge related to specialization.
- Analyzes legal and literary texts using a solid scientific and applied approach.
- Employs research methods and creativity skills in understanding issues and solving problems.
- Proposes solutions to the problems of religious discourse in light of appropriate approaches and procedures. independent thinking in the explanation of true religion and refutation of suspicions.
- Employs various means of communication, public speaking skills, and the arts of influence in positive communication with his professional environment through continuous self-development and tight management.
- Contributes to addressing family and community issues with sound thought and behavior that serves the public good.
- Discusses news and ideas in a critical manner in the interest of the work.
- Invests the acquired knowledge in developing his abilities and building a scientific personality capable of assuming responsibility.
- Participates in managing individual and group work in a leadership spirit.
- Employs self-learning skills in his field of legal specialization.
Outcomes Alignment
The program outcomes have been aligned with the National Qualification System (NQS) of the United Arab Emirates as the following:
| Strand | Statement | Programme Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |||
| Knowledge | Specialized knowledge of facts and theories and understanding of the limits of the specialization, as well as a broad and coherent knowledge and concepts, in addition to an extent of going deeper into basic principles and theoretical concepts | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Understanding the knowledge and theories related to the areas of specialization and knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and standards | * | * | |||||||||||
| Understanding the criticism and analysis methodology required to prepare a coherent structure of knowledge and concepts acquired from a range of sources. | * | ||||||||||||
| A comprehensive understanding of the principle of critical analysis, research systems and methods, and evaluation methods of problem-solving. | * | * | |||||||||||
| Specialized knowledge of facts and theories and understanding of the limits of the specialization, as well as a broad and coherent knowledge and concepts, in addition to an extent of going deeper into basic principles and theoretical concepts | * | ||||||||||||
| Skills | Creative and analytical skills suitable for solving a wide range of specialized problems using procedural and indicative processes that include preparing and developing logical evidence within familiar or unfamiliar contexts of a specialization. | * | * | ||||||||||
| Evaluate, select and apply appropriate methodologies and procedures to conduct a research and reach the desired solutions. | * | ||||||||||||
| Evaluate and implement appropriate research tools and strategies relevant to the area of work and specialization | * | * | * | ||||||||||
| Use advanced Information and communications technology (ICT) skills to present, explain or analyze complex and unexpected issues | * | ||||||||||||
| Autonomy and Responsibility | Ability to assume responsibility for developing innovative and advanced methods to assess and manage complex and unexpected resources, processes, and procedures associated with the work and learning areas. | * | * | * | |||||||||
| Ability to manage supervisory or design processes under the specialization in unexpected and unfamiliar contexts | * | * | |||||||||||
| Ability to work individually or collectively in a creative and effective manner, as well as the ability to manage technical or professional activities in different contexts | * | * | |||||||||||
| Express a personal point of view while accepting the responsibility before society and social and cultural relations | * | * | |||||||||||
| Integration into the Context | Work independently in multiple groups and take on semi-professional roles under little direction | * | |||||||||||
| Ability to assume responsibility for setting, developing and achieving the desired outcomes of the individual and the group, and for managing and directing the work of others | * | * | * | ||||||||||
| Ability to participate in peer relationships with qualified individuals and in leading multiple groups | * | * | |||||||||||
| Ability to assume the responsibility for managing the career development process and direct monitoring for the performance of individuals and groups | * | * | |||||||||||
| Self-development | Evaluate private learning and assume responsibility for contributing in the development of work and professional practices | * | * | * | * | ||||||||
| Ability to manage learning-related tasks independently and professionally in complex and unfamiliar learning contexts occasionally. | * | * | |||||||||||
| Contribute to the maintenance and observance of ethical standards | * | ||||||||||||
Employment Opportunities
A graduate of the Bachelor of Islamic Studies Program- Religious Discourse and Society is qualified to work in various fields within the following institutions:
- General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
- Fatwa Center
- Research under the supervision of the Authority.
- Research under the supervision of the UAE Council for Fatwa
- Supervising Quran Memorization Centers.
- Mentoring the actors in the religious field of muftis, imams, and preachers.
- Justice and judiciary professions.
- Educational professions
- Teaching in educational institutions.
- Teaching and research in the higher education institutions.
- Ministry of Tolerance
- Al Muwatta Centre
- Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies & Research
- Zayed House for Islamic Culture.