Ph.D. in Islamic Studies
The PhD in Islamic Studies program is designed to produce scholars capable of conducting an extensive and original research on the formation of Islamic discourse and dynamics of Muslim societies either in the classical or contemporary era through interdisciplinary, multi-interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary perspectives. Graduates of the PhD in Islamic studies program are expected to have excellent substantive and theoretical knowledge of Islamic Studies and social sciences and demonstrate an excellent command of research skills required to produce independent and original research in the subject areas of their scholarly interests.
Vision
To become a leading and internationally recognized study program in the field of Islamic studies and Muslim communities through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to address national and global challenges.
Mission
1. To provide internationally standardized education and teaching in Islamic studies and Muslim communities through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to create competent and globally competitive graduates;
2. To deliver high-quality education and teaching in Islamic studies and Muslim communities that meets international standards, with excellent, inclusive, and innovative approaches to produce competent and globally competitive graduates;
3. To develop outstanding research on the dynamics of Islam and Muslim communities that not only contributes to the advancement of knowledge but also offers solutions to national and global problems;
4. To build and strengthen international academic collaboration networks to support the study program’s efforts in achieving global reputation and recognition.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon program completion, students are expected to have:
1. Have excellent knowledge of approaches and theories in Islamic Studies as well as key issues in the studies of Islam and Muslim societies;
2. Have an excellent, substantive and theoretical understanding of the dynamics of Muslim social movements, their theological debates, and their transformations from the classical to contemporary era;
3. Have an advanced understanding of various research methods in Islamic studies and social sciences and demonstrate an excellent command of specific research skills in the discipline, together with a proven ability to produce original and independent research;
4. Have an excellent theoretical understanding of Muslim societies, together with the proven ability to critically assess various theories and approaches deriving from Islamic studies, social sciences and humanities;
5. Apply their skills to conduct independent and original research about the construction of Islamic discourses and dynamics of Muslim societies.
Course Structure
The requirement includes the following components:
| Components | Credits |
| Wasatiyyatul Islam in a Globalizing World | 3 Credits |
| Methodology Clinics | 5 Credits |
| Theories and Approaches in Islamic Studies | 5 Credits |
| Diversty in Islamic Thought | 5 Credits |
| Elective Course | 5 Credits |
| Article Publication in Reputable Journal | 3 Credits |
| Dissertation – Work in Progress 1 | 3 Credits |
| Dissertation – Work in Progress 2 | 3 Credits |
| Closed Dissertation Examination | 7 Credits |
| Open Dissertation Examination | 12 Credits |
Course
Semester I
| No | Code | Course | Type | Credit |
| 1 | UNI 301 | Wasatiyyatul Islam in a Globalizing World | Foundation | 5 |
| 2 | ISL 302 | Methodology Clinics | Foundation | 5 |
| 3 | ISL 303 | Approaches and Methods in Islamic Studies | Foundation | 5 |
Semester II
| No | Code | Course | Type | Credit |
| 1 | ISL 301 | Diversity of Islamic Thoughts | Foundation | 5 |
| 2 | ISL 304 | Islam and Global Issues | Elective | 5 |
| 3 | ISL 305 | Classical Islam: Text, Context, and Discourse | Elective | 5 |
| 4 | ISL 306 | Islamic Digital Humanities | Elective | 5 |
| 5 | ISL 307 | Management of Religious Diversity | Elective | 5 |
| 6 | ISL 308 | Mobility and Mobilization in Muslim Societies | Elective | 5 |
| 7 | ISL 309 | Global Muslim Politics | Elective | 5 |
Semester III
| No | Code | Course | Type | Credit |
| 1 | ISL 310 | Article Publication in Reputable Journal | Core | 3 |
| 2 | ISL 316 | Diseertation Proposal Defense | Non-Credit | – |
Semester IV/V
| No | Code | Course | Type | Credit |
| 1 | ISL 311 | Dissertation – Work in Progress 1 | Core | 3 |
| 2 | ISL 315 | Research (library/fieldwork) | Non-Credit | – |
Semester V/VI
| No | Code | Course | Type | Credit |
| 1 | ISL 312 | Dissertation – Work in Progress 2 | Core | 3 |
Semester VI/VII-VIII
| No | Code | Course | Type | Credit |
| 1 | ISL 313 | Closed Dissertation Examination | Core | 7 |
| 2 | ISL 314 | Open Dissertation Examination | Core | 12 |
Career Path
The MA and PhD Program in Islamic Studies at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) aims to engage students to critically combine Islamic sciences with classical and contemporary approaches through interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdisciplinary perspectives with a focus on Islam and Muslim societies. Through combining these approaches, students will be able to explore Islam and the dynamics of Muslim societies from various academic perspectives, assisting them advancing their career in academia, research institutions, policy-making institutions, international consulting agency, diplomatic world, government sectors, and international organizations.
