Description | To introduce the main themes and topics in the study of Shariah from a bird's eye view, making use of both traditional and modern perspectives while including western scholarship. Important topics covered and offered in this program include history and origins, sources and literature, methodologies and scope, institutions and popular movements, impact of society and politics, as well as modern development. At the end of the course, students are expected to explain and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in studies of the Shariah at the advanced stage. Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization: • Fiqh and Usul Fiqh • Shariah Law and Comparative Law • Islamic Economy and Comparative Economy • Islamic Management and Islamic Finance • Siasah Syar’iyyah and Islamic Governance |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM) |
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Course Duration | 48 months |
NEC Field | Religion |
Entry Requirements | A good bachelor’s degree in Shariah with a minimum CGPA 3.0 or second class honours from recognized universities. Bachelor in general Islamic Studies or other certificates with Islamic majors can be considered as equivalent to Shariah bachelor’s degree, or other qualifications approved by the Senate University |
English Requirement | (1) International Candidates Writing the Thesis/Dissertation in English – Admission Requirements. Applicants are required to submit an IELTS (Academic) qualification of at least band 5.5 or an TOEFL minimum score of 550 before registration. (2) International Candidates Writing the Thesis/Dissertation in Bahasa Malaysia/Arabic Language (Other than English) – Graduation Requirements. Applicants are required to submit an IELTS (Academic) qualification of at least band 4.0 or a minimum TOEFL score of 400 before the degree conferment. |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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