Primary-text-based curriculum across nine Islamic and Arabic disciplines
Undergraduate
Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies
Mishkah's Bachelor's in Islamic Studies is the university's flagship academic program. 127 credit-hours across nine specialised tracks, distributed over 3 to 5 years on three consecutive semesters per year (Summer, Fall, Spring). 44 required subjects plus 3 electives chosen from a list of 15. Arabic is the primary medium; an English-medium track is available on arrangement.
Program overview
Mishkah's flagship academic program. 127 credit-hours across 47 subjects (44 required + 3 electives from a list of 15), organised in 9 specialised tracks. Memorisation of 4 juz' of the Qur'an is required.
Undergraduate · 3–5 years · 127 credit-hours · 47 subjects
At a glance
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Total credit-hours127
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Total subjects47 (44 required + 3 electives)
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Duration3–5 years
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Academic tracks9
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Semesters per year3 (Summer, Fall, Spring)
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Language of studyArabic (English-medium on arrangement)
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Qur'an memorisation4 juz' or a sanad ijaza
How the curriculum is structured
17 h
'Aqidah
13 h
Qur'an Sciences and Tafsir
12 h
Hadith Sciences
8 h
Da'wah and Islamic Culture
30 h
Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
19 h
Arabic Language
9 h
History and Civilisation
9 h
Educational subjects
4 h
Tazkiyah and Akhlaq
What sets it apart
Every course taught by a named scholar whose credentials are publicly published
44 mandatory subjects plus 3 electives chosen from a list of 15
Qur'an memorisation requirement (4 juz') or a sanad ijaza in lieu
Three consecutive semesters per year — students can pace 3 to 5 years
Additional requirements: Introduction to Islamic Civilisation (3 h) and English (3 h)
Semesters and subjects
Summer Semester (sample subjects)
Tafsir (1)
2 h
Fiqh al-'Ibadat (1)
3 h
'Aqidah (1)
3 h
Fiqh al-Hadith (1)
3 h
Nahw wa Sarf (1)
4 h
'Ulum al-Qur'an
3 h
Fiqh al-Sirah
3 h
History of Legislation
2 h
Financial Contracts Fiqh (2)
3 h
Da'wah and its Means
3 h
Religions and Sects
3 h
Usul al-Fiqh (2)
3 h
Balaghah (2)
4 h
Islamic State History (2)
2 h
Research Methods
2 h
Introduction to Islamic Civ.
3 h
Fall Semester (sample subjects)
'Aqidah (2)
3 h
'Aqidah (4)
3 h
Tafsir (2)
2 h
Fiqh al-Hadith (2)
3 h
Islamic Culture
3 h
Fiqh al-'Ibadat (2)
3 h
Family Fiqh (1)
2 h
Contemporary Fiqh Issues (1)
2 h
Fiqh Maxims
2 h
Balaghah (1)
4 h
History of the Rightly-Guided
2 h
Teaching Methods
3 h
Tazkiyah (1)
2 h
English Language
3 h
Scientific Inimitability
2 h
Spring Semester (sample subjects)
'Aqidah (3)
3 h
Contemporary Thought Trends
2 h
Rules of Recitation
2 h
Hadith Sciences
3 h
Authority of the Sunnah
3 h
Parenting in Islam
2 h
Family Fiqh (2)
2 h
Financial Contracts Fiqh (3)
3 h
Criminal Fiqh
3 h
Usul al-Fiqh (3)
3 h
Nahw wa Sarf (2)
4 h
Literature and Texts (1)
2 h
Islamic State History (3)
2 h
Education and Psychology
3 h
Tazkiyah (2)
2 h
Spring totals 51 credit-hours across 18 required + 4 elective subjects.
What you need to apply
- Valid government-issued identification
- Certified academic transcript from secondary school
- Memorisation of 4 juz' of the Qur'an, or a sanad ijaza in lieu
- Short statement of purpose
- Passport-style photograph
- Registration fee (per current schedule)
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Associate Degree
The entry-level academic degree. 81 credit-hours across 28 subjects, organised in 7 academic tracks. Suitable for students continuing to the Bachelor's or finishing at the Associate level.
Undergraduate · 2 years · 81 credit-hours · 28 subjects
Master's
Master's-level Islamic and Arabic studies across six specialisations. Builds on a Bachelor's foundation toward research-level competence. A pathway to the Doctorate is available.
Graduate · 6 specialisations · Arabic
Doctorate
Doctorate-level Islamic and Arabic studies across the same six specialisations as the Master's. Culminates in a defended dissertation.
Graduate · 6 specialisations · Arabic
Ready to begin?
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