BS in Islamic Studies - Scheme of Study
The BS Islamic Studies program at AISMS provides students with a systematic understanding of the major areas of Islamic Studies, including the Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, Islamic History, Thought, Culture, and Civilization. The program combines classical Islamic knowledge with modern academic and research skills to address contemporary issues.
Program Overview
- Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- Total Credit Hours: 130 CHs
- Total Number of Courses: 43 Courses (3CHs) + Research Project (6CHs)
- Average Semester Load: 16.5 CHs
- Entry Requirement: 12-year education or equivalent (min 50% marks)
Program Objectives
- Provide sound understanding of core Islamic disciplines (Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah).
- Develop critical thinking to address contemporary issues from an Islamic perspective.
- Develop research, digital, and communication capabilities for academic excellence.
- Promote ethical leadership, social responsibility, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.
Program Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
- CLO 1 (Understand): Understand fundamental concepts of Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah, History, and Thought.
- CLO 2 (Apply/Analyze): Apply and analyze Islamic teachings on contemporary social, ethical, economic, and technological issues.
- CLO 3 (Apply/Analyze): Evaluate academic research using sources, methods, and digital tools.
- CLO 4 (Apply): Demonstrate leadership, ethics, teamwork, and social responsibility.
- CLO 5 (Create): Develop practical approaches promoting tolerance and social harmony.
Courses Master Grid
| Course Nature |
Compulsory Education (CYC) |
General Education (GEC) |
Major Required (MRC) |
Foundation (FCC) |
Minor / Capstone Project |
TOTAL |
| No. of Courses |
9 |
8 |
12 |
10 |
4 |
43 |
| Credit Hours |
27 |
24 |
36 |
30 |
13 |
130 |
Semester-Wise Scheme of Study
Semester I (18 Credit Hours | 6 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-101 | Introduction to Qur'anic Studies | MRC | 3 |
| IS-102 | Seerah of the Holy Prophet (Makki & Madani Periods) | Foundation | 3 |
| AR-103 | Arabic Language-I | Foundation | 3 |
| ENG-104 | Functional English | Compulsory | 3 |
| ICT-105 | Application of Information & Communication Technology | GEC | 3 |
| FQ-106 | Fehm-e-Qur'an-I | GEC/HEC Requirement | 3 |
Semester II (18 Credit Hours | 6 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-111 | Introduction to the Quran & Textual Study of the Qur'an-I | MRC | 3 |
| IS-112 | Seerah of the Holy Prophet: Analysis of Local and Orientalist Writers | Foundation | 3 |
| AR-113 | Arabic Language-II | Foundation | 3 |
| BM-114 | Basic Maths | Compulsory | 3 |
| ENG-115 | Expository & Academic Writing | Compulsory | 3 |
| FQ-116 | Fehm-e-Qur'an-II | GEC/HEC Requirement | 3 |
Semester III (15 Credit Hours | 5 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-201 | Textual Study of the Qur'an-II | MRC | 3 |
| IS-202 | Introduction to Fiqh | MRC | 3 |
| IS-203 | History of Islam & Islamic Civilization-I | Foundation | 3 |
| AR-204 | Arabic Language-III: Grammar & Morphology | Foundation | 3 |
| CCE-205 | Urdu/Sindhi/Natural Sciences | Compulsory | 3 |
Semester IV (15 Credit Hours | 5 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-211 | Communication & Presentation Skills | Compulsory | 3 |
| PST-112 | Pakistan Studies | Compulsory | 3 |
| IS-213 | Islamic Ethics & Tasawwuf | Foundation | 3 |
| IS-214 | Islamic History & Civilization-II | Foundation | 3 |
| IS-215 | Sociology of Muslim Society & Culture | GEC | 3 |
Semester V (15 Credit Hours | 5 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| PAK-301 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | Compulsory | 3 |
| IS-302 | Ulum al-Qur'an | MRC | 3 |
| IS-303 | Ulum al-Hadith | MRC | 3 |
| IS-304 | Usul al-Fiqh | MRC | 3 |
| AR-305 | Arabic Literature & Classical Islamic Texts | Foundation | 3 |
Semester VI (15 Credit Hours | 5 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-311 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | Compulsory | 3 |
| IS-312 | Textual Study of Fiqh-I | MRC | 3 |
| IS-313 | Fiqh al-Halal & Contemporary Islamic Finance | Minor | 3 |
| IDC-314 | Islamic Economics & Contemporary Economic Issues | GEC | 3 |
| IS-315 | Artificial Intelligence, Digital Humanities & Islamic Studies | GEC | 3 |
Semester VII (18 Credit Hours | 6 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-401 | Usul al-Hadith | MRC | 3 |
| IS-402 | Textual Study of Hadith-II | MRC | 3 |
| IS-403 | Textual Study of Fiqh-II | MRC | 3 |
| IS-404 | Research Methodology in Islamic Studies | MRC | 3 |
| IS-405 | Islamic Political Thought & Governance | GEC | 3 |
| IS-406 | Modern Muslim World (Social Sciences) | Minor | 3 |
Semester VIII (16 Credit Hours | 5 Courses)
| Code |
Course Title |
Nature |
Cr. Hrs. |
| IS-411 | Comparative Study of World Religions | Minor/Elective | 3 |
| IS-412 | Islam & Orientalism | Foundation | 3 |
| IS-413 | Maqasid al-Shari'ah: Philosophy & Objectives of Shariah | Foundation | 3 |
| IS-414 | Modern Techniques of Da'wah & Islamic Communication | Compulsory | 3 |
| IS-415 | BS Research Project / Capstone | Minor Elective | 4 |
Final Course-Count Structure
| Semester |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
VIII |
TOTAL |
| Courses |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
43 |
| Credits |
18 |
18 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
18 |
16 |
130 |
