Ph.D. Degree
A student seeking a PhD degree in Islamic Studies at UIII must complete at least 48 credit hours beyond the MA degree that he/she has obtained.
The credits comprise foundation, core, and elective courses, methodology clinics, journal article publication, and PhD dissertation.
Course Structure
3 CREDITS
Islam in Religious Moderation Framework
5 CREDITS
Methodology Clinics
5 CREDITS
Theories and Approaches in Islamic Studies
5 CREDITS
Elective Course
3 CREDITS
Credits Article Publication in Reputable Journal
3 CREDITS
Credits Dissertation – Work in Progress 1
3 CREDITS
Credits Dissertation – Work in Progress 2
7 CREDITS
Credits Closed Dissertation Examination
12 CREDITS
Credits Open Dissertation Examination
Semester I
10 Credits
| Code | Course | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL 301 | Islam in Religious Moderation Framework | Foundation | 5 |
| ISL 302 | Methodology Clinics | Core | 5 |
Semester II
10 Credits
| Code | Course | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL 303 | Theories and Approaches in Islamic Studies | Core | 5 |
| ISL 304 | Islam and Global Issues | Elective | 5 |
| ISL 305 | Classical Islam: Text, Context, and Discourse | Elective | 5 |
| ISL 306 | Islamic Digital Humanities | Elective | 5 |
| ISL 307 | Management of Religious Diversity | Elective | 3 |
| ISL 308 | Mobility and Mobilization in Muslim Societies | Elective | 5 |
| ISL 309 | Global Muslim Politics | Elective | 5 |
Semester III
3 Credits
| Code | Course | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL 310 | Article Publication in Reputable Journal | Core | 3 |
Semester IV
3 Credits
| Code | Course | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL 311 | Dissertation – Work in Progress 1 | Core | 5 |
Semester V
3 Credits
| Code | Course | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL 312 | Dissertation – Work in Progress 2 | Core | 5 |
Semester VI
19 Credits
| Code | Course | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISL 313 | Closed Dissertation Examination | Core | 7 |
| ISL 314 | Open Dissertation Examination | Core | 12 |
