Head of Department: DR. Mariam Alzaidi
Program Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics is considered a unique program, both scientifically and culturally pioneering in the United Arab Emirates. It enhances the position of philosophy as an intellectual, humanistic, and ethical discipline throughout the ages. The program provides a clear and comprehensive vision in philosophy, ethics, and religion—essential concepts that contribute to developing a balanced intellectual mindset fortified with noble values and virtues. Additionally, this holistic vision strengthens the ability to constructively approach and view human issues from a global perspective. In this way, the Bachelor’s program in Philosophy and Ethics at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities stands out from other philosophical programs offered in other academies, as those often present purely philosophical studies that do not follow a clear ethical framework and do not offer an integrated view of religion, philosophy, and ethics in addressing human issues.
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
College of Social and Human Sciences
Study Plan – Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ethics (2024-2025)
| Course Number | Course | A/E | C.H | Prerequisite | Study Mode |
| First: University Core – 39 Credit Hours | |||||
| SSTU111 | UAE Society and the Sustainable Legacy of Sheikh Zayed | A | 3 | – | Remote |
| ENGU111 | English Language | E | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU100 | Grammar and Morphology I | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOCU100 | Introduction to the Humanities | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISLU100 | Islamic Culture | A | 3 | – | Remote |
| INVU111 | AI and Entrepreneurship | E | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISLU105 | Introduction to Qur’anic Studies | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| RSCU100 | Research and Innovation Methods | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU206 | Reading and Expression Skills | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| HUMU219 | Islamic History and Civilization | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHIU100 | Principles of Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSSU100 | Intellectual Security and National Identity | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU101 | Rhetoric and Communication | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| Second: College Requirements – 12 Credit Hours | |||||
| CSS201 | Sociology | A | 3 | – | Remote |
| CSS202 | Psychology | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST309 | Logic and Critical Thinking | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI204 | Arabic- Islamic Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| Third: College Electives – 12 Credit Hours | |||||
| SST308 | Human Values in World Literature | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST204 | History of Religions | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSS203 | Intellectual Security | A | 3 | – | Remote |
| CSS305 | Learning Theories and Their Educational Applications | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST203 | Principles of Statistics | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISL288 | Islam and the Discourse of Renewal | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSS206 | Sociology of Culture | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| Fourth: Major Requirements – 57 Credit Hours | |||||
| PHI203 | Introduction to the History of Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI305 | Ethical Theories | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI207 | Formal and Mathematical Logic | A | 3 | – | Remote |
| PHI202 | Greek Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI206 | Islamic Theology (ʿIlm al-Kalām) | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI201 | Ancient Eastern Thought | A | 3 | – | Remote |
| PHI304 | Applied Ethics | A | 3 | PHI305 | In Person |
| PHI303 | Philosophy of Religion | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI307 | Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI205 | European Philosophy in the Middle Ages | A | 3 | PHI202 | In Person |
| PHI301 | Modern Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI405 | Metaphysics and General Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI302 | Contemporary Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI401 | Epistemology and Philosophy of Science | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI308 | Towards a Contemporary Emirati Philosophy | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI306 | Philosophy of Civilization and History (in English) | E | 3 | ENGU101 | In Person |
| PHI403 | Philosophical Issues (in English) | E | 3 | ENGU101 | In Person |
| CSS498 | Graduation Project | A | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSS499 | Internship | A | 3 | – | In Person |
After success in this program, the student is expected to be able to:
- Explains the concepts and theoretical knowledge of philosophy and ethics.
- Distinguish conceptual structures, theories, and moral and educational doctrines.
- Discusses some rulings and ideas and compares the different approaches of some ancient and contemporary philosophers.
- Uses the acquired knowledge to develop his abilities and build a personality capable of positive communication.
- Apply scientific and practical skills to understand contemporary issues with intellectual integrity and mental sobriety and contribute to solving them.
- Uses research methods to analyze and investigate contemporary issues with intellectual integrity and mental sobriety and contribute to solving them.
- Uses information technology and modern means of communication to access information in his field of specialization to develop his knowledge and skills and generate new knowledge.
- Committed to rights and duties and bears his responsibility as a specialist in philosophy and ethics in providing ethical philosophical visions that are compatible with society’s values.
- Participates independently in promoting cultural and religious diplomacy and openness to other civilizations, cultures and religions.
- Develops areas of special philosophical interest and investigates them from different perspectives.
- Adopts the complementary vision between ethics, religion, society, and philosophy, and is aware of the relativity of human truth.