Islamic Studies — study plan
- Credit hours
- 128
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Islamic Studies study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7422-111 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| 1700-101 | English Language | 3 |
| 7426-111 | Introduction to History | 3 |
| 7427-161 | Geography of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| 7425-131 | Introduction to Media | 3 |
Level 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7424-111 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| College Elective Elective | 3 | |
| 1901-101 | Introduction to Computer | 3 |
| College Elective Elective | 3 | |
| 7421-233 | Quranic Recitation and Tajweed | 3 |
Level 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7421-222 | Monotheism (Tawheed) | 3 |
| 7421-232 | Quranic Sciences | 3 |
| 7421-265 | Jurisprudence of Worship | 3 |
| 7421-241 | Hadith Sciences | 3 |
| 7422-228 | Grammar and Morphology 1 | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-101 | Islamic Faith | 2 |
| 7421-223 | Prophethood and the Unseen | 3 |
| 7421-242 | Hadiths of Legal Rulings | 3 |
| 7421-266 | Jurisprudence of Transactions | 3 |
| 7422-229 | Grammar and Morphology 2 | 3 |
| 7421-234 | Analytical Exegesis 1 | 3 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-102 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
| 7421-340 | Analytical Exegesis 2 | 3 |
| 7421-476 | Family Jurisprudence | 3 |
| 7421-335 | Exegesis of Legal Verses | 3 |
| 7421-474 | Inheritance Law (Faraid) | 3 |
| Islamic Studies Program Elective Requirement Elective | 3 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective University Requirement Elective | 2 | |
| 7421-324 | Studies in Islamic Sects | 3 |
| 7421-237 | Topics in Principles of Jurisprudence 1 | 3 |
| 7421-343 | Methodologies of the Hadith Scholars | 3 |
| 7421-344 | Hadith Extraction and Isnad Study | 3 |
| Islamic Studies Program Elective Requirement Elective | 3 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective University Requirement Elective | 2 | |
| 7421-445 | Analytical Hadith | 3 |
| 7421-427 | Islam and Contemporary Intellectual Movements | 3 |
| 7421-436 | Methodologies of the Exegetes | 3 |
| 7421-458 | Topics in Principles of Jurisprudence 2 | 3 |
| Islamic Studies Program Elective Requirement Elective | 3 |
Level 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7421-439 | Thematic Exegesis | 3 |
| 7421-446 | Thematic Hadith | 3 |
| 7421-481 | Research Methodology and Graduation Project | 3 |
| Islamic Studies Program Elective Requirement Elective | 3 | |
| Free Course Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Islamic Studies
How many credit hours is Islamic Studies at King Faisal University?
Islamic Studies at King Faisal University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Islamic Studies at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Islamic Studies spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Islamic Studies award?
Islamic Studies at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.
Is Islamic Studies offered at other universities?
Yes, Islamic Studies is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.