M.PHIL ISLAMIC STUDIES PROGRAMME
AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF M.PHIL ISLAMIC STUDIES
The M.Phil Islamic Studies is aimed to:
Prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze the facts in the light of Islamic research principles.
Enhance the skill of research and create better understanding of Islam and contemporary challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah.
Provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic Islamic Sources for the purpose of Islamization of contemporary knowledge and laws.
Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Islamic Studies in general and a command over the area of specialization in particular.
Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Islamic Studies, who can conduct quality research in various disciplines of Islam. Provide opportunities of professional growth and development to scholars in general and in-service personnel in particular.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
Candidates having M.A Islamic Studies or equivalent degree with minimum second division (in both M.A Islamic Studies & B.A) can apply for the admission in M.Phil. (Candidates having first division in M.A Islamic Studies & 3rd Division in B.A are also eligible to apply) However, preference will be given to those candidates who have passed all degrees with first division.
A significant weightage is given to the research thesis written for M.A Islamic Studies.
Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also considered extra qualification.
Intermediate and above teaching experience in any recognized college/institutions is also given due weightage in admission criteria.
Published research papers in approved research journals are also considered in admission criteria.
The graduates of a HEC’s approved Wafaq with the degree of Al Shahdat Al-Almia can also apply for admission but they must have B.A from any recognized university & Intermediate and SSC from any recognized Secondary and Intermediate Board.
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
The Admission in M.Phil Islamic Studies is offered in Autumn Semester each year. The admission is announced in National and Regional newspapers each year. Prospectus can be obtained from Main Campus of AIOU, H-8 Islamabad or from all Regional Campuses. All applications are evaluated on the basis of approved criteria. A departmental test/subject test will be arranged for the eligible candidates. The admission is confirmed after passing the subject test/interview & depositing of admission fee.
SCHEME OF STUDIES:
S. No. / Name of Programme / M. Phil in Islamic Studies1. / Duration / Course work Two Semesters
Research work/Thesis Two Semesters
2. / Credit / As per AIOU/HEC rules & Regulations
3. / Medium of Instruction / (i)Urdu (ii) English (iii) Arabic
4. / Research work / i)The research work must be distinct contribution to knowledge and afford evidence to originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment.
ii)The student will be required to observe the guidelines regarding format, writing, referencing, paper and other related matters as approved hrs in AIOU rules & regulations.
5. / Workshops / i)One week workshop for each 3 credit hrs in each semester
ii)Two week synopsis orientation workshop at the start of research work after the completion of course work.
6. / Components of M.Phil Islamic Studies Course Work / Sr. No. / Component / Weightage
1. / Assignments / 20 %
2. / Face to face teaching in shape of workshops / 10 %
3. / Final examination / 70 %
DETAIL OF COURSES
Semester / Sr. # / Course Title / Code / Cr. Hrs / Components of course1st Semester / 1. / Research Methodology –I / 5781 / 03 / Each course includes following components
1. Two assignments
2.One Week workshop
3. Final Examination
2. / Research Methodology –II / 5782 / 03
3. / Methods of Research in Islam-I / 5783 / 03
4. / Methods of Research in Islam-II / 5784 / 03
2nd Semester / 5. / Applied Research-I / 5785 / 03 / -do-
6. / Applied Research-II / 5786 / 03
7. / Research Writing-I / 5787 / 03
8. / Research Writing-II / 5788 / 03
3rd & 4th Semester / 9. / Thesis / 716 / 12 / -do-
FEE STRUCTURE
The fee structure of M.Phil Islamic Studies is as under :( could be changed by the university policy)
Sr. # / Nature of Fee / Amount / Description1 / Admission fee / Rs.1000/- / This fee will be paid with the fee of first semester
2 / Registration fee / Rs.200/- / Once at the time of Admission
3 / Tuition fee for 12 credit hours course. / Rs.11200/- / A Student can take 12 credit hrs in one semester
4 / Thesis Fee 12 Credits hours / Rs.11200/- / This fee is received in one installment
5 / Thesis Evaluation Fee / Rs.4720/- / This fee will be paid at the time of submission of thesis
Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on the following address:
Prof.Dr. Mohyuddin Hashimi,
Chairman/Programme Coordinator,
M.Phil Islamic Studies,
Department of Islamic Thought, History & Culture
Allama Iqbal Open University,
Block No.12, Room No.111,
Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Phone No. 051-9057678-9057832
Email: