BACHELOR OF ISLAMIC STUDIES

COURSE BROCHURE

B ACH E LO R O F I S L AM I C S T U D I E S Develop a solid foundation in classical Islamic studies with the most comprehensive university accredited Islamic studies course in Australia. Enrich yourself with Islamic knowledge, cultivate your Islamic understanding and make a difference in today’s world through the knowledge you gain. This degree opens doors to various pathways including further academic studies, research and employment. With tailored support and flexible learning, ground yourself in various Islamic disciplines. Be the change you want to see in the world.

O U R T E ACH I N G F ACU LT Y AN D E XP E R T I S E We have the largest Islamic and Arabic teaching faculty in Australia with staff specialising in various Islamic disciplines such as theology, Qur’anic sciences, hadith sciences, Islamic history, spirituality and contemporary issues related to Islam and Muslims.

Our teaching staff brings together classical Islamic knowledge and Western academic skills. They combine the benefits of being trained in classical Islamic disciplines from various Muslim countries and universities, as well as obtaining doctoral qualifications in Western countries including Australia.

T H R E E S TAG E CO U R S E S T R U C T U R EOur Bachelor of Islamic Studies is designed to enable you to exit at two possible points or see the course to completion.

STAGE 1Complete 8

subjects and exit with a Diploma of Islamic Studies

STAGE 3Complete an addit ional 24 subjects and be awarded with the Bachelor of Islamic

Studies.

STAGE 2Complete an addit ional 16 subject and exit with an Associate Degree in Islamic

Studies

F L E X I B L E S T U D Y T O F I T AN Y L I F E S T YL EThe course duration is flexible and depends on your pace and how you fit your studies with your life. The flexibility in study structure allows you to choose how many subjects you study in a given session.

We run subjects in three session across the year to allow for various study modes. The standard durations are:

Intensive Full Time 2 years Standard Full Time 3 yearsStandard Part Time 4 years

R I CH S E L E C T I O N O F C L A S S I C A L AN D CO N T E M P O R AR Y S U B J E C T SThe Bachelor of Islamic Studies covers all the main Islamic disciplines: Islamic theology, Islamic jurisprudence, spirituality, Qur’anic studies, Hadith studies, Islamic history, Arabic andcontemporary studies. A full list of subjects can be seen below:

CR E D I T F O R P R E V I O U S S T U D I E SIf you have studied similar subjects in a recognised education institution and can provide evidence of your previous study, you may qualify for RPL (Recognised Prior Learning). This can significantly speed up the completion of your studies.

CORE SUBJECTS:ISL100 Islamic Worldview and Faith EssentialsISL110 Fiqh (Islamic Law) of the Five PillarsISL170 Ihsan (Spirituality) EssentialsISL181 Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad)ISL202 Usul al-Din (Foundational Islamic Theology)ISL211 Usul al-Fiqh (Methodology of Islamic Law)ISL230 Usul al-Tafsir (Methodology of Qur’anic Exegesis)ISL232 Usul al-Hadith (Methodology of Prophetic Traditions)ISL331 Advanced Study of Tafsir (Qur’anic Exegesis) LiteratureISL333 Advanced Study of Hadith Literature

14 ELECTIVES WHERE 4-8 ELECTIVES CAN BE ARABIC:Islamic Studies ElectivesISL101 Mantiq (Logic) and Critical ReasoningISL151 Islam in the Modern WorldISL171 Akhlaq (Morality) and Adab (Manners) in IslamISL271 Purification of the HeartISL282 History of Prophets: Adam to JesusISL312 Religious Service and Community LeadershipISL313 Islamic Family LawISL355 Women in Islam and Islamic CulturesISL383 Islamic History and CivilisationsISL399 Guided ResearchISL456 Muslims in Australia: Past and Present ISL484 Modern History of Islamic SocietiesArabic ElectivesISL441 Arabic Skills 1ISL442 Arabic Skills 2ISL443 Arabic Skills 3ISL460 Introduction to Arabic ReadingISL461 Beginner Arabic Language 1ISL462 Beginner Arabic Language 2ISL463 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1ISL464 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2ISL465 Advanced Arabic Grammar

CE N T R E F O R I S L AM I C S T U D I E S AN D C I V I L I S AT I ONCentre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation (CISAC) at Charles Sturt University was established in 2009. In partnership with Islamic Sciences and Research Academy (ISRA), we have been delivering Arabic and Islamic studies university courses for over 10 years, graduating more than 200 students. The courses offered by CISAC and ISRA are the only ones that teach Islam from within the tradition combining the scholarly tradition of Islam with academic excellence.

• Our courses are flexible and online to suit your busy schedule.• Our courses are designed and delivered by qualified Muslim academic

scholars.• We have more than 10 year’s experience in offering university courses

F E E A S S I S TAN CEThe Bachelor of Islamic Studies is covered by HECS, which means you do not need to pay anything upfront.

AP P L I C AT I O N I S O N L I N E AN D Q U I C KAll applications are online. It is free to apply and only takes 10-15 minutes. You can apply at any time of the year. For further information, visit www.csu.edu.au or www.isra.org.au.

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C O M B I N E D D E G R E E SYou can complete a Bachelor of Islamic Studies and Master of Teaching in less than 4 years:

Bachelor of Islamic Studies 2 yearsMaster of Teaching 2 years

You can complete a Bachelor of Islamic Studies and a Master of Classical Arabic in less than 4 years:

Bachelor of Islamic Studies 2 yearsMaster of Classical Arabic 1- 2 years

SYDNEYinfo@isra.org.au02 9649 9040

MELBOURNEmelb@isra.org.au03 9305 2858

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