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ISL813 Arts 3 Units intermediate

Advanced Quranic Studies

This course, Advanced Qur'anic Studies, provides Master students with a comprehensive understanding of the Qur'an's characteristic features, form, contents, and significance as a scripture. It explores the revelation as the source of the Qur'an, the development of qira'at, and the Qur'an's suitability to human nature. The course also highlights the Qur'an's role as a basic source of Sharī'ah and its uniqueness in establishing a good society.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Qur'anIslamic StudiesSharī'ahRevelationQira'at

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Names and Attributes of the Qur'an

2

Revelation and Preservation of the Qur'an

3

Compilation and Standardization

4

Makkan and Madinan Classifications

5

Literary Styles and Forms

6

Science of Qira'at

7

Qur'an as Source of Sharī'ah

8

Qur'anic Ethics and Morality

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Religious Teacher

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Islamic Scholar

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Imam

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Interfaith Relations Officer

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Translator

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Industry Applications

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Religious InstitutionsEducational SectorCommunity DevelopmentGovernment (Religious Affairs)Non-profit Organizations

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed timeline of the Qur'an's revelation and compilation, focusing on key events and figures from Units 2 and 3.

2

Develop flashcards for key terms related to Qira'at and Tajwid from Units 4 and 5, including definitions and examples.

3

Practice analyzing Qur'anic verses related to legal injunctions (Unit 1 of Module 3), identifying the specific rulings and their underlying principles.

4

Compare and contrast the characteristics of Makkan and Madinan Surahs (Unit 1 of Module 2), noting differences in themes and styles.

5

Review the Qur'anic perspectives on previous prophets and scriptures (Unit 3 of Module 3), focusing on points of agreement and difference.