Bachelor in Islamic Studies Online: Degree Overview & Full Curriculum
Pursuing a Bachelor in Islamic Studies Online at Mishkah University (Islamic University of North America) offers students a rigorous, traditional, and authentic Islamic education with modern academic flexibility.
Degree Overview & Completion Requirements
The online degree program is structured to be completed over 3 to 4 years (with an extension option of up to 5 years). Courses are distributed across three consecutive academic semesters per year: Summer, Fall, and Spring.
Key Graduation Requirements
- Total Credit Hours: Completion of 127 credit hours (comprising 47 courses).
- University General Requirement: Introduction to Islamic Civilization (3 credit hours).
- Language & Law Requirement: English Language (3 credit hours) for the Arabic section, or Introduction to American Law (taught in English) for Western-based students.
- Quran Memorization: Memorization of 4 Juz' of the Holy Quran or holding an authenticated Sanad/Ijazah.
Core Academic Modules (44 Mandatory Courses)
The core syllabus for the Bachelor in Islamic Studies Online spans 9 foundational subject modules designed to ground students in authentic Islamic scholarship, language, and pedagogy.
1. Islamic Theology & Creed / Aqeedah (17 Credit Hours)
Establishes foundational faith, comparative study of religions, and critical evaluation of modern intellectual movements.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Islamic Creed (1) | 3 |
| Islamic Creed (2) | 3 |
| Islamic Creed (3) | 3 |
| Islamic Creed (4) | 3 |
| World Religions & Sects | 3 |
| Contemporary Intellectual Currents (Mandatory) | 2 |
2. Quranic Studies & Sciences (13 Credit Hours)
Covers analytical exegesis (Tafseer), rules of recitation (Tajweed), and Quranic sciences.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Sciences of the Quran | 3 |
| Tajweed & Recitation Rules | 4 |
| Scientific Inimitability in Quran & Sunnah (1) | 2 |
| Analytical Tafseer (1) | 2 |
| Analytical Tafseer (2) | 2 |
3. Hadith & Prophetic Tradition (12 Credit Hours)
Focuses on Hadith methodology, text commentary, and defending the authority of the Sunnah.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Hadith Sciences (Mustalah al-Hadith) | 3 |
| Authority of the Sunnah | 3 |
| Hadith Commentary & Fiqh (1) | 3 |
| Hadith Commentary & Fiqh (2) | 3 |
4. Islamic Dawah & Culture (8 Credit Hours)
Prepares students to communicate Islamic values effectively and navigate contemporary cultural dynamics.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Methods of Dawah | 3 |
| Islamic Culture (Mandatory) | 3 |
| Islamic Child Rearing & Education | 2 |
5. Jurisprudence & Principles / Fiqh & Usul (30 Credit Hours)
The largest module in the Bachelor in Islamic Studies Online curriculum, covering worship, family law, financial ethics, and jurisprudence principles.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| History of Islamic Legislation | 2 |
| Fiqh of Worship / Ibadaat (1) | 3 |
| Fiqh of Worship / Ibadaat (2) | 3 |
| Family Fiqh (1) | 2 |
| Family Fiqh (2) | 2 |
| Fiqh of Financial Contracts (1) | 3 |
| Fiqh of Financial Contracts (2) | 3 |
| Criminal Fiqh (Jinayat) | 2 |
| Contemporary Juristic Issues (1) | 2 |
| Legal Maxims (Al-Qawa'id al-Fiqhiyyah) | 2 |
| Principles of Fiqh / Usul al-Fiqh (1) | 3 |
| Principles of Fiqh / Usul al-Fiqh (2) | 3 |
6. Arabic Language Sciences (19 Credit Hours)
Provides linguistic tools in grammar, morphology, rhetoric, and classical literature necessary for primary source analysis.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Arabic Grammar & Syntax / Nahw & Sarf (1) | 4 |
| Arabic Grammar & Syntax / Nahw & Sarf (2) | 4 |
| Rhetoric / Balagha (1) | 4 |
| Rhetoric / Balagha (2) | 4 |
| Arabic Literature & Texts (1) | 3 |
7. History & Civilization (9 Credit Hours)
Examines the biography of Prophet Muhammad (Seerah) and historical transitions in Islamic governance.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 |
| History of the Rightly Guided Caliphs | 2 |
| History of the Islamic State (1) | 2 |
| History of the Islamic State (2) | 2 |
8. Educational Studies & Research Methods (9 Credit Hours)
Equips graduates with pedagogical skills and formal academic research practices.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | 2 |
| Teaching Methods & Pedagogy | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | 4 |
9. Spiritual Purification & Ethics / Tazkiyah (4 Credit Hours)
Focuses on spiritual growth, character development, and Islamic moral philosophy.
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Tazkiyah & Spiritual Ethics (1) | 2 |
| Tazkiyah & Spiritual Ethics (2) | 2 |
Elective Courses (Choose 3 out of 15 Courses)
Students tailor their academic path by choosing 3 elective courses (total 6 credit hours):
- Theology Track: Logic / Islamic Thought 1 (2 hrs) | Philosophy / Islamic Thought 2 (2 hrs).
- Quran Track: Analytical Tafseer (3) (2 hrs) | Analytical Tafseer (4) (2 hrs) | Scientific Inimitability (2) (2 hrs).
- Fiqh Track: Contemporary Juristic Issues (2) (2 hrs).
- Arabic Language Track: Grammar & Syntax (3) (2 hrs) | Grammar & Syntax (4) (2 hrs) | Arabic Literature (2) (2 hrs) | Arabic Literature (3) (2 hrs) | Literary Criticism (2 hrs) | Arabic Prosody & Rhyme (2 hrs) | Dictionaries & Dialects (2 hrs) | Philological Studies (2 hrs).
- History Track: History of the Islamic State (3) (2 hrs).
Why Choose Mishkah University for Your Degree?
- Global Accessibility: Flexible online learning structured for working adults and international students.
- Authentic Scholarship: Curricula vetted by renowned Islamic scholars and educators.
- Dual-Language Tracks: Degree tracks accessible in both Arabic and English language sections.
Begin your academic journey today by visiting the Mishkah Student Registration Portal or explore our main website at Mishkah University.