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Bachelor of Islamic Studies Articulated Set

includes:

Bachelor of Islamic Studies
Associate Degree in Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only]
Diploma of Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only]

The Bachelor of Islamic Studies provides students with an advanced knowledge of Islam which includes a highly developed comprehension of the theological, jurisprudential, historical, contemporary and spiritual aspects of Islam. Islamic sciences are studied from both a classical and contemporary perspective and students graduate with the ability to write in Arabic and read from the religious texts in Arabic, in addition to an understanding of Arabic grammar and vocabulary. The course prepares students with an advanced insight of the Islamic faith which can prove beneficial for further academic study, or for a range of professions such as teachers, public servants, companies or any individual or institution dealing with Muslims regularly.

The Associate Degree in Islamic Studies provides students with an intermediate knowledge in the study of Islam which includes an intermediate comprehension of the social, historic, practical, contemporary and spiritual aspects of Islam for University study. The course prepares students with an encompassing intermediate knowledge of Islam in theology, history, Islamic practice and contemporary issues, in addition to an intermediate understanding of the Arabic language and an introductory understanding of Arabic grammar and vocabulary, which can prove beneficial to prepare students for further academic study, or for a range of professions such as teachers, public servants, companies or any individual or institution dealing with Muslims regularly.

The Diploma of Islamic Studies provides students with an introductory level of knowledge in the study of Islam. The students will study subjects which will give them a basic understanding of the social, historic, practical, contemporary and spiritual aspects of Islam. The course aims to prepare undergraduate students for further academic study or to provide them with an introductory understanding of the Islamic faith which can benefit them in various professions.

  • Award Names
  • Availability
  • Duration
  • Admission
  • Credit
  • Articulation
  • Graduation
  • Course Structure
  • Enrolment Pattern

The course includes the following awards:

Associate Degree in Islamic Studies AssocDegIslStud

Bachelor of Islamic Studies BIslStud

Diploma of Islamic Studies DipIslStud

Course Study Modes and Locations

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (1412IS)

Distance Education - United Theological College

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Diploma of Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Bachelor of Islamic Studies

Full-time 3 years (6.0 sessions)

Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)

Associate Degree in Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Bachelor of Islamic Studies

Admission is according to the standard CSU criteria for undergraduate courses.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Bachelor of Islamic Studies

Students that have completed the Diploma of Islamic Studies or Associate Degree in Islamic studies or its equivalent will gain credit into the Bachelor of Islamic Studies.

Articulation

The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirements

Bachelor of Islamic Studies

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Associate Degree in Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Diploma of Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Course Structure

Diploma of Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only] (64)
Students who satisfactorily complete the following subjects (64 points) may exit with a Diploma of Islamic Studies:
• 7 core subjects (56)
• 1 Arabic elective (8)

Core Subjects
ISL100 Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials
ISL110 Fiqh (Islamic Law) of the Five Pillars
ISL170 Ihsan (Spirituality) Essentials
ISL181 Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad)
ISL202 Usul al-Din (Foundational Islamic Theology)
ISL211 Usul al-Fiqh (Methodology of Islamic Law)
ISL232 Usul al-Hadith (Methodology of Prophetic Traditions)

Arabic Electives
ISL260 Introduction to Arabic Reading
ISL261 Beginner Arabic Language 1
ISL262 Beginner Arabic Language 2
ISL263 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1
ISL364 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2
ISL365 Advanced Arabic Grammar

Associate Degree in Islamic Studies [Exit Point Only] (128)
Students who satisfactorily complete the following subjects (128 points) may exit with an Associate Degree in Islamic Studies:
• 8 core subjects (64)
• 8 elective subjects (64) comprising:
- 2 x Arabic elective subjects, chosen from the list below
- 4 x Islamic studies electives, chosen from the list below
- 2 x elective subjects, chosen from the Islamic Studies electives list below OR from another discipline. (Prior approval from Course Director needed)

Core Subjects
ISL100 Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials
ISL110 Fiqh (Islamic Law) of the Five Pillars
ISL170 Ihsan (Spirituality) Essentials
ISL181 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)

Arabic Electives
ISL260 Introduction to Arabic Reading
ISL261 Beginner Arabic Language 1
ISL262 Beginner Arabic Language 2
ISL263 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1
ISL364 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2
ISL365 Advanced Arabic Grammar

Islamic Studies Electives
ISL101 Mantiq (Logic) and Critical Reasoning
ISL151 Islam in the Modern World
ISL171 Akhlaq (Morality) and Adab (Manners) in Islam
ISL271 Purification of the Heart
ISL282 History of Prophets: Adam to Jesus
ISL312 Religious Service and Community Leadership
ISL313 Islamic Family Law
ISL331 Advanced Study of Tafsir (Qur'anic Exegesis) Literature
ISL333 Advanced Study of Hadith Literature
ISL353 World Religions in Australia
ISL355 Women in Islam and Islamic Cultures
ISL383 Islamic History: 632 to Present

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (192)
• 10 core subjects (80)
• 14 elective subjects (112) comprising
- 4 x Arabic electives, chosen from the list below
- 6 x Islamic studies electives, chosen from the list below
- 4 x elective subjects, chosen from the Islamic Studies electives list below OR from another discipline. (Prior approval from Course Director needed)

Core Subjects
ISL100 Islamic Worldview and Faith Essentials
ISL110 Fiqh (Islamic Law) of the Five Pillars
ISL170 Ihsan (Spirituality) Essentials
ISL181 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) Literature
ISL333 Advanced Study of Hadith Literature

Arabic Electives
ISL260 Introduction to Arabic Reading
ISL261 Beginner Arabic Language 1
ISL262 Beginner Arabic Language 2
ISL263 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 1
ISL364 Intermediate Arabic Grammar 2
ISL365 Advanced Arabic Grammar

Islamic Studies Electives
ISL101 Mantiq (Logic) and Critical Reasoning
ISL151 Islam in the Modern World
ISL171 Akhlaq (Morality) and Adab (Manners) in Islam
ISL271 Purification of the Heart
ISL282 History of Prophets: Adam to Jesus
ISL312 Religious Service and Community Leadership
ISL313 Islamic Family Law
ISL353 World Religions in Australia
ISL355 Women in Islam and Islamic Cultures
ISL383 Islamic History: 632 to Present
ISL399 Guided Research

Enrolment Pattern

There is a degree of flexibility in the course structure, suitable to the large number of part time and distance education enrolments. Students are encouraged to complete the Core subjects first as they serve as a foundation to the discipline. Students will structure their progress through the degree according to the requirements in the degree and to availability of subjects in a given session.
Students must ensure that they meet the Exit Point award structure if they choose to exit with their chosen qualification before completion of the Bachelors program.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact your Course Director. You can find the name and contact details for your Course Director in your offer letter or contact your School office.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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