Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree Program In Islamic Studies

The Bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies provides 126 credit hours of comprehensive instruction in Aqeedah, Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Usool and Comparative Religion. Students who graduate from this program will be equipped to serve their communities as Imams, Chaplains, and Counselors. Students who combine a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies along with additional mainstream degrees like engineering, business, or teaching will be well equipped to serve niche communities. Pursue your Islamic studies degree online.

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4 Years

Approximately

126

Total Credits

$75

Cost Per Credit

Online/Live

Format

BAIS Degree Program Outcomes:


Graduates of the BAIS program will be able to. . .

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze the beliefs, teachings, and practices of the Islamic religion and its sects based on the Sunni schools of thought.
  2. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze classical religious texts and teachings.
  3. Discuss the different branches of classical Islamic studies, such as Quranic studies, Hadith criticism, Fiqh (Jurisprudence), the Islamic creed, Seerah (Prophet’s biography), Islamic History and comparative theology.
  4. Utilize skills in religious counselling, pastoral care, and interfaith dialogue.
  5. Explain the historical, cultural, and social context of the development of various Muslim sects and movements.
  6. Apply research skills to study and understand Islamic schools of thought and movements.
  7. Engage in discussion Learn about the role of religion in society and the relationship between religious and social institutions.
  8. Identify prominent Islamic leaders and movements throughout history and explain their impact on society.

Program Course List:

 

Freshman Courses:

 

Spring Semester

FRESHMAN SPRING SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
AQE101Introduction to Islamic Creed3None
HAD101Introduction to Sunnah3None
QUR101Introduction to Quran & Its Sciences3None
FIQ112Introduction to Islamic Fiqh Fiqh of Worship 13None
Summer Semester

FRESHMAN SUMMER SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
ASL101Basic Arabic3None
HAD111Analytical Interpretation of Hadeeth3None
QUR111Quran Recitation & Memorization I2None
Fall Semester

FRESHMAN FALL SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
ASL102Intermediate Arabic3ASL101
MAT101College Algebra3None
SOC202American Government3None
COM103Computer Applications1None
QUR112Quran Recitation & Memorization II2QUR111
 

Sophomore Courses:

 

Spring Semester

SOPHOMORE SPRING SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
SCI201Natural Science3None
FIQ221Fiqh of Transactions I3None
FIQ231Muslim Family Law I3None
Summer Semester

SOPHOMORE SUMMER SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
HIS202Islam in America3None
HIS213The Biography of the Prophet3None
QUR221Analytical Interpretation of Quran I3QUR101
Fall Semester

SOPHOMORE FALL SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
ENG101English Composition & Research Methodology3None
SOC204Self Development3None
HIS201Islamic History3HIS213
QUR222Analytical Interpretation of Quran II3QUR101
SOC120Being Muslim in the 21st Century3None
 

Junior Courses:

 

Spring Semester

JUNIOR SPRING SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
ASL303Advanced Arabic3ASL102
AQE302Islamic Creed II3AQE101
FIQ322Fiqh of Transactions II3FIQ221
QUR313Quran Recitation & Memorization III2QUR112
Summer Semester

JUNIOR SUMMER SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
FIQ312Fiqh of Worship II3FIQ221
FIQ332Muslim Family Law II312 Cr. of Fiqh
QUR314Quran Recitation & Memorization IV2QUR313
QUR323Analytical Interpretation of Quran III3QUR101
Fall Semester

JUNIOR FALL SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
AQE303Comparative Religions3AQE302
HAD312Legislative Hadeeth I39 Fiqh Cr. & HAD302
SOC301Raising Children in America3None
FIQ341Islamic Penal & Judiciary Law3FIQ112
 

Senior Courses:

 

Spring Semester

SENIOR SPRING SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
FIQ451Principle of Fiqh I318 Cr. of Fiqh
FIQ461Islamic Legal Maxims3FIQ451
COM401Interpersonal Communication3None
HAD412Legislative Hadeeth III39 Fiqh Cr. & HAD302
Summer Semester

SENIOR SUMMER SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
FIQ452Principle of Fiqh II3FIQ451
FIQ471Contemporary Fiqh Issues3FIQ452 & FIQ461
SOC402Marriage Counseling & Mediation3None
Fall Semester

SENIOR FALL SEMESTER

Course CodeCourse NameCr. Hrs.Pre-Requisites
FIQ441Fiqh of Foods, Hunting, Oaths, Military, Judiciary, and Testimonies3Completed 113 Cr.
PRA404Graduation Project39 Cr. Remaining to Graduation

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