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Indonesian Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies
Master in Islamic Studies Program Overview
Program vision:
That the Islamic Studies program - MA - achieve local leadership and regional excellence in the field of Islamic sciences.
Program Mission:
The Master’s Program in Islamic Studies seeks to prepare high-quality specialized cadres in the field of humanities, and provide them with the knowledge and research skills necessary to achieve scientific excellence and optimal use of knowledge and research by providing a distinguished teaching staff and an appropriate educational and research environment in light of the values and needs of society and in accordance with academic accreditation standards.
Master in Islamic Studies Program Goals and Features
Program Goals
The objectives of the Master of Islamic Studies program are the following:
1- Preparing scientific and research competencies specialized in the field of various Islamic studies according to the needs of the labor market.
2- Providing solutions to social and humanitarian problems through conducting scientific research.
3- Students acquire various knowledge and skills in the field of Islamic studies in a way that contributes to the dissemination of correct Islamic concepts, education of generations and community awareness.
Program Features
- Full-time qualified teaching staff, scientifically and practically qualified.
- Locally - regionally accredited certificate.
- Modern curricula that meet quality requirements and standards.
- An appropriate learning environment.
Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies Admission Requirements
- Obtaining a bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a grade of no less than very good or its equivalent.
- Pass the differentiation exams set by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Practical Research.
- Obtaining a TOEFL score or its equivalent in the English language according to the degree determined by the college in which the student studies (a graduation requirement).
- To undergo and pass the remedial courses successfully (if any).
- Pass the Arabic language exam at the university specially prepared for non-native speakers.
- Fulfilling any special conditions recommended by the scientific department, provided that they do not conflict with the provisions of these regulations.
- The applicant should not have been dismissed from any other university for disciplinary reasons.
- The applicant must fulfill the prescribed financial obligations.
- The applicant should not be enrolled in another postgraduate program at the university.
- Any other conditions set by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Practical Research or the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Master of Islamic Studies Objectives
- Create a practical and conducive learning environment, which aligns with the standards of local and international quality and accreditation
- To contribute in shaping the Islamic personality that reflects proper aspects and values in behaviours and attitudes
- To promote core Islamic values in education, scientific research and community services
- To provide a set of unique educational provisions and outcomes for postgraduate levels, with continuous improvement.
- To enhance students’ research and communication skills
- To develop skilful graduates with greater competencies in the workplace, and who are able to fulfil the needs of the society in Yemen.
- To enrich the general knowledge in specialized aspects of Islamic studies and scientific research in an endeavour to reach renowned implications in the field of Islamic studies in Yemen
- To nurture program partnerships with international sectors of various types, to provide a noble societal service.
- To promote specialized scientific research work in aspects of prophetic Sunnah, Islamic studies as well as modern issues.
- To activate a state of mutual continuation and commitment between the university and the society in Yemen
Scientific Seminars and Conferences
UST consistently works on its mission of investing all supportive means and approaches in order to create the best Islamic figure, which also keeps up with modern development in Islamic perspectives. UST also seeks to activate the role of participation in various research and scientific conferences, examples of which include international seminars organized by the university and concerned with several issues, on top of which lies those concerned with topics such as contemporary Islamic legislation and the impact of jurisprudence, as well as law and civil law articles. This is achieved with the communication of both local and international prominent Islamic figures. The active participation of the Department of Islamic Studies also takes initiatives in enhancing the role of research and its implications in Islamic jurisprudence. In such conferences, UST-Yemen also provides a set of scientific and practical recommendations aimed at providing a mutual benefit to both the student and civil society.
Master of Islamic Studies Program Outcomes
The master of Islamic studies program aims to develop qualified graduates with outstanding skills in the field of Islamic studies, which align with goals set forth by the Islamic studies department at UST -Yemen in promoting Islamic though, and to shed light on its moral principles. Furthermore, the program also aims to make use of modern technological tools, which help students in receiving in-depth knowledge from various sources. This in turn creates a cornerstone in developing the modern Islamic figure, which reflects the true Islamic legacy.
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