Program Mission Statement
The PhD Islamic Thought and Civilization Program seeks to provide a unique and multifaceted approach to the study of Muslim thought and civilization by placing the study of Islam within a framework of the religious and civilizational study, allowing for a wider analytical and comparative perspective.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- OBJ1: To orient the students with perspective of Islamic Thought.
- OBJ2: To develop the ability to analyze, synthesize the contemporary issues related to Muslim world.
- OBJ3: To develop communication and social skills among the students so that they acquire the comprehension of intellectual achievements in other fields.
- OBJ4: To motivate our graduates towards understanding the economic and ethical issues faced by the Muslim world at large and Pakistani society in particular so that they can apply their expertise to solve real-world problems in the perspective of Islamic Thought and Civilization.
- OBJ5: To prepare our graduates for high quality research in the perspective of Islamic Thought and Civilization with an inter-disciplinary approach and contemporary themes.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- PLO1: Global Competence in Islamic Thought
- PLO2: Applied Analytical Skills
- PLO3: Research & Innovation
- PLO4: Moral and Policy Leadership
- PLO5: Advanced Communication Proficiency
- PLO6: Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Dialogue
- PLO7: Socio-Intellectual Entrepreneurship
- PLO8: Academic Teaching & Mentorship Skills
- PLO9: Technology Integration in Islamic Studies
- PLO10: Continuous Professional Growth
Mapping Between Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes
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Program Road Map
Breakup of Credit Hours:
| Credit hours of the 6 Compulsory courses |
18 |
| Credit hours of Research work / Thesis |
27 |
| Total credit hours of the program |
45 |
Note: All the 6 courses and thesis are compulsory.
Courses to be offered in 1st Semester
| Code | Subject | Cr. Hrs |
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| ITC 830 |
Analytical Study of Orientalism |
3 |
| ITC 840 |
Islamic Research Paradigms |
3 |
| ITC 850 |
Role of Islam in Contemporary World |
3 |
Courses to be offered in 2nd Semester
| Code | Subject | Cr. Hrs |
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| ITC 800 |
Fiqh ul Quran and Hadith |
3 |
| ITC 810 |
Islam: Ideological Issues |
3 |
| ITC 820 |
Islamic Civilization and Cultures |
3 |
PhD Comprehensive Examination
- Eligibility: After passing coursework with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00
- Written Examination: Two papers (Passing marks = 70% each)
- Viva Voce: Required if both written papers are passed (Passing marks = 70%)
PhD Synopsis & Thesis Process
After passing the Comprehensive Exam, participants register for PhD Synopsis, receive topic approval from DGC, SGC, and BASAR, and then register for PhD Thesis Work until completion.
Final Thesis Evaluation involves foreign and local examiners. After revisions, the thesis is submitted to OCE, followed by the PhD Dissertation Defense.
Program Advisor
Dr. Hassan Shakeel Shah
Associate Professor
[email protected]