Islamic Studies

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade B / 60% or above in Ministry exam

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?

You will cover a wide range of important topics of Islamic Principles, Ruling and Fiqh with the evidence from the Quran and Hadeeth to enable you to practice Islam skillfully according to the needs of the modern world.

As a result, you will be able to think and argue intelligently about the subject. You will develop knowledge about the dynasties and religious thought of early Islam, the variety in Islamic belief and the role played by Islam in the world today.

WHAT ARE THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES?

Through research and real-life application you will investigate and learn the importance of the Quran, Sunnah and Islamic Ruling in a diverse society.

You will develop an enquiring and critical approach to the study of fundamental questions of religious practices, beliefs, morality and interpretations and explore these issues within the context of a religious tradition or traditions. You are required to gain some understanding of the religious writings, history and current affairs of Islam and be able to think and argue intelligently about the subject.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment Description Duration Weight
Paper 1 Written exam: Candidates must answer all six questions which will consist of the given Ministry strands: Divine Revelation, Islamic Faith, Islamic Values, Islamic Rules, Biography and Contemporary Issues. 1 Hr 30 mins 100 %

WHY IS THIS QUALIFICATION USEFUL?

The above course is mandatory by Ministry of Education and it will provide a solid base with which to study Civilisation and Islamic Studies, Politics, International relations and Islamic laws as well as Islamic science, culture and heritage.