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COURSE GOALS
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The goal of this program is to provide English
speakers (both Muslim and non-Muslim alike) a rare opportunity to
obtain an accredited degree in Islamic Studies and Arabic that is
academically and Islamically sound. The undergraduate course is a
four year BA degree which can be completed in 3 years. Each year
consists of three semesters each of which has a duration of four
months. Although the program
was initially designed to provide a solid Islamic foundation
for English-speaking Muslim converts,
Arab and non-Arab English-speaking Muslims who are keen to learn
how to explain Islam accurately, to others in English can benefit
from attending the program's courses. Similar Islamic Studies programs at Arabic
universities in the Middle East take 6-7 years, beginning with a
two to three year study of the Arabic language before the non-Arab
student begins a four year study of the Islamic disciplines.
In response to the need for a more integrated approach, Dr. Abu
Ameenah Bilal Philips has set up, in conjunction with the Omdurman
Islamic University, Center for Islamic Studies at the Shaikh Eid
Charity's branch, Qatar Guest Center, in Doha, Qatar. The Center
will offer accredited courses leading to a BA degree in Islamic
and Arabic Studies which will be issued by Omdurman Islamic
University in Sudan. This can be accomplished in a minimum of
three years of study. The Center for Islamic Studies (CIS) is a
unique Middle-Eastern solution for those who cannot afford to spend
6-7 years pursuing a basic BA degree in Islamic disciplines in Arabic
institutions.
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| Duration of the course
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The Islamic Studies degree program will be taught
completely in English at the facilities of the Qatar Guest Center.
Female students will have completely separate facilities, where
lectures will be conducted over close-circuit television. The teaching
staff consists of English-proficient professors from a variety of
countries with degrees from well-known Islamic institutions. In
conjunction with local lecturers, additional visiting lecturers
and professors from the West will be invited each semester to handle
some of the Islamic subjects.
This course may be taken separately for a
certificate in Arabic (128 hours over two semesters) or a diploma
(256 hours over four semesters).
Consequently, the graduating student will have a level of Arabic
proficiency unrivalled by any achieved in a Western institution
offering degrees in Islamic Studies. Furthermore, the graduating
student will be required to take at least two courses taught completely
in Arabic as a graduation requirement, ensuring Arabic proficiency.
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| ELIGIBILITY |
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A recognized high school certificate, 'O'
levels, GED or its equivalent is a requirement for admission. |
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| AVAILABILITY OF SEATS
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Only a limited number of seats will be available, so we encourage those seriously
interested to pre-register immediately for the course. Preference
will be given to those registering for the full program over those
only interested in individual subjects. Official registration will
commence Saturday, 6th January.
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| FEES / PAYMENT
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The undergraduate course is a four year BA degree which can be completed
in 3 years at a cost (i.e. academic fees) of QR 12,155 (US$3,330)
per year. There will be three semesters per year, each runs for four
months and fees should be paid at the beginning of each semester.
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| BAIS COURSES |
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US$ |
| Admission Fee (once) |
700 |
190 |
| Registration Fee (per semester) |
250 |
69 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) |
150 |
41 |
| Tuition Fee (per semester) |
4,095 |
1,110 |
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Total Tuition Cost: $10,180
(QR37,157) (Tuition $9,000 + Semester Registration and Exam fees [$110
x 9] + Admission fee [190] = $10,180)
$3,330 (QR12,155) per Year (3 semesters)
$2,220 (QR8,103) per Academic year or
$1,110 (QR4,052) per Semester
$278 (QR1,013) per month,
$40 (QR145) per course per month (If registered in 5 or more courses).
Taken separately, each course is $50 (QR 183) per month or $200 (QR730)
per semester.
Students from outside Qatar will have to arrange their own visas
and accommodation as the Qatar Guest Center neither has these facilities
nor can it provide them.
For further information please write to the course secretary at
ummyaqoub@gmail.com |
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| CONTACT DETAILS
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For further information about the course
please or contact us via email at.
Applications for admission may be mailed to:
Dr Bilal Philips, The Islamic Studies Academy,
PO Box 22206, Doha, Qatar.
For further information please write the course secretary at
ummyaqoub@gmail.com
International students may call:
Assistant Registrar: Mrs. Kathleen Toomey
tel: 974 - 5383991 and fax: 974 - 4861934
or
The Registrar: Hamdija Blekic
tel: 974 - 5243197 and fax: 974 - 4862358
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