Introduction
The Department of Islamic Thought, History and Culture has been offering PhD Islamic Studies. At present the Department is offering M.Phil based Ph.D program. The Ph.D students are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. This Program requires 3 to 5 years’ time for completion. The students complete research work under qualified supervisors, however the degree is awarded after the evaluation of the thesis by three foreign experts from technologically advanced countries as per required Criteria of HEC. This Program is designed to carry out research in different fields of Islamic Studies so that new aspects can be discovered & students can exercise independent critical judgment through the research skills for the service of Islamic & Muslim communities.
Eligibility Criteria
- MPhil Islamic Studies or equivalent from any recognized university in first division or C.G.P.A 3.00 out of 4.00.
- Departmental Test and Interview by the PhD Admission Committee
Selection Process
All applications will be evaluated on the basis of approved criteria in the light of HEC instructions and AIOU rules. Only Short-listed candidates will be called for Departmental test and interview.
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
- Continuous Assessment
- Face to Face teaching (48 hours per 03 credit course)
- Mid-term Examination
- Final Examination
- Comprehensive Examination
AIOU Credits Required
- Applied Research in Islamic Studies-6858
- Principles Methods of Interpretation-6859
- Muslim Thinkers & Critical Study of their Thought-6860
- Islamic Epistemology & Customization of Knowledge-6851
- Comparative Study of World Civilizations-6861
- Challenges to Contemporary Islamic Thought and Possible Solutions-6862
Thesis-6780
Thesis-6780
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Workshop
Synopsis orientation workshop 02 weeks
Thesis
Compulsory
Viva
Compulsory