Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
College of Islamic Studies
Study Plan – Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Quran and Hadith (2024-2025)
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequisite(s) | Mode of Study |
| First: University Core – 39 Credit Hours | ||||
| ENGU101 | English Language 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU100 | Syntax and Morphology 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| NASU100 | Natural Sciences | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOCU100 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | – | In Person |
| RSCU100 | Research and Innovation Methods | 3 | – | In Person |
| ICTU100 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | – | In Person |
| INVU100 | Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU100 | Emirati Society and National Identity | 3 | – | Remote |
| ENGU102 | English Language 2 | 3 | ENGU101 | In Person |
| ECOU100 | Principles of Economics | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU101 | Sheikh Zayed’s Legacy and Peaceful Coexistence in the UAE | 3 | – | Remote |
| ISLU100 | Islamic Culture | 3 | – | Remote |
| ISLU105 | Introduction to the Science of the Quran | 3 | – | In Person |
| Second: Electives – 03 Credit Hours | ||||
| EDC254 | Moral Education | 3 | – | Remote |
| HUM218 | Effective Communication Skills | 3 | – | Remote |
| RTC345 | Rhetoric Sciences | 3 | – | Remote |
| Third: College Requirements – 36 Credit Hours | ||||
| JUR268 | Jurisprudence of Worship 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR271 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 1 | 2 | – | In Person |
| JUR266 | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR267 | Jurisprudence of Financial Transactions 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR366 | Jurisprudence of Worship 2 | 3 | JUR268 | In Person |
| QUR272 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 2 | 2 | QUR271 | In Person |
| EXS258 | Quranic Sciences and the Origins of Interpretation | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISD281 | Islamic Creed | 3 | – | Remote |
| PTR262 | Hadith Sciences and Authentication | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR273 | Quran Recitation and Memorization 3 | 2 | QUR272 | In Person |
| GRM249 | Syntax and Morphology 2 | 3 | ARAU100 | In Person |
| ISL388 | The Purposes of Islamic Law | 3 | – | In Person |
| JUR367 | Family Jurisprudence and its Issues | 3 | – | In Person |
| Fourth: Major Requirements – 42 Credit Hours | ||||
| EXS358 | Interpretation and Methods of Interpreters | 3 | EXS258 | In Person |
| PTR362 | Hadiths of Rulings | 3 | PTR262 | In Person |
| PTR363 | Sciences of Invalidation and Rectification | 3 | PTR262 | In Person |
| EXS458 | Objective Interpretation | 3 | EXS358 | In Person |
| HUM418 | Intellectual Security | 3 | LNG235 | In Person |
| PTR462 | Hadith Classification Methods | 3 | PTR262 | In Person |
| QUR473 | Methods of criticism in the sciences of The Quran and Hadith | 3 | EXS358 | In Person |
| PTR262 | In Person | |||
| QUR475 | Verses of Rulings | 3 | EXS258 | In Person |
| QUR472 | Quranic Stories | 3 | – | In Person |
| QUR474 | Quranic Miraculousness and Prophetic Eloquence | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISS491 | Graduation Project | 6 | – | Remote |
| ISS492 | Field Training | 6 | – | In Person |
Head of Department: DR. YOUSEF OMAR
Program Information
- Program Name: Bachelor of Islamic Studies – Major: Quran and Hadith
- Program Code: 122
- Program Initial Approval Date: 24 May 2021
- Program Providing Entity: College of Islamic Studies
- Program Duration: (8) Eight Semesters
- Program Hours: (120) Credit Hours
- Total Number of Modules: (38) Modules
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission Requirements:
- The applicant shall achieve a minimum average of:
- 80% in the general secondary certificate for the General Track.
- 75% in the general secondary certificate for the Advanced Track
- 70% in the general secondary certificate for the Elite Track
- The student shall pass the personal interview, which includes an oral test and a placement test.
The student shall meet the following requirements to be admitted at the end of the first semester:
- A minimum average of (2) in the semester average.
- A minimum score of (1250) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language, and a minimum score of (1000) in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests (IETLS, TOEFL …).
- A minimum score of (700) points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in mathematics.
Bachelor’s Degree Program Admission accredited Standards
- Knowledge of the Islamic religion fundamentals
- Knowledge of Arabic language fundamentals
- Correct pronunciation and correct reading
- General knowledge
- Knowledge of English language fundamentals
- General Personal Features
Study System
- The study system of the program is the credit hours system, and teaching will be during the academic week days only, i.e., from Monday to Friday.
- The program is presented in the blended study system in accordance with the academic accreditation standards of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
Graduation Requirements:
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, the student must complete all courses with a minimum grade of (1.00) per each course, achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of (00.2), and complete (120) credit hours as a minimum. He shall also pass the competency test in the specialization, the English language test, and the Arabic language test with a minimum average of (75%), and successfully complete all major curriculum requirements, including field training and graduation projects.
Course Completion
The course is completed with a mark equal to or above 60%.
Minimum and maximum academic load for the student
The student’s academic load in one semester ranges between (12) credit hours as a minimum, (18) credit hours as an upper limit, and (21) credit hours as a maximum.
Certificates are awarded at the university with one of the following grades:
| Average | Grade |
| 3.60 – 4.00 | Excellent |
| 3.00 – less than – 3.6 | Very Good |
| 2.5 – less than – 3.00 | Good |
| 2.00 – Less than – 2.5 | Fair |
Program Objectives:
- To prepare the student to engage in contemporary human civilization and be openness to the other, and empower the student with the means to achieve that purpose.
- To enable the student to acquire the qualifications of serious scientific research.
- To prepare the student to be integrated with the professional life.
- To prepare the student for the purpose of promoting the spirit of moderation, temperance and flexibility in society.
Programme Outcomes
- Defines the concepts, terminology, and topics of knowledge related to the specialization and possesses sufficient knowledge of the prescribed sources and references.
- Able to invest, grow and develop knowledge.
- Employs research methods and tools to solve problems.3
- Acquires public speaking and preaching skills according to a moderate approach that takes into account the peculiarities and constants of society.
- Possesses the skills of criticizing ideas and news to distinguish between true and false
- Gets involved in society and contributes to building it with useful knowledge and good behavior, and communicates positively with the local and external community using various tools.
- The Islamic approach is represented in his behavior and dealings, and he follows the Islamic approach of tolerance towards others and acceptance of others, while not neglecting his religious and national affiliation.
- Adapts positively to the work environment to achieve self-development and contribute to the management of individual and team work.
- Able to deal with the texts of the Qur’an and Sunnah in a scientific manner, understanding, explaining and applying.
- Possesses a sober and balanced thinking methodology that protects him from the tendencies of fanaticism and extremism and enables him to explain the true religion and refute the suspicions that are raised around it.