Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations

Program Description

The Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations program at AGU aims to enhance students’ understanding of Islamic jurisprudence principles and rulings, focusing on legal rules and primary sources. It cultivates advanced research skills using modern methodologies and enables students to address contemporary social, economic, and cultural issues from a jurisprudential perspective. The program includes analyzing differences between various jurisprudential schools, deepening understanding of jurisprudential principles, and developing practical skills for applying these rulings in daily life. It prepares students to issue correct Islamic legal opinions (fatwas) and equips them for leadership roles in religious, educational, and community institutions. Additionally, it supports students in contributing to advanced academic studies through teaching, participating in scientific conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations program, candidates need to meet the following requirements:

To be admitted to AGU University, a candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, either nationally or regionally. Only undergraduate degrees recognized by accredited credentialing services that were earned outside of the US will be accepted.

Graduation Requirements

Forty-five (45) required credit hours must be completed by students with a program GPA of 3.0 or above. Additionally, students can finish all 45 credit hours at AGU University.

To graduate, students must apply. Students who complete their coursework and graduate are awarded a Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations degree.

Program Information

Required Courses

Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations Required Courses:

FEF501	Jurisprudential and Fundamentalist Research Methods
FEF502	Advanced Studies in the Jurisprudence Foundations and Jurisprudential Rules
FEF503	Advanced Studies in the Jurisprudence of Worship
FEF504	Advanced Studies in the Jurisprudence of Transactions
FEF505	Jurisprudence of Felonies and Judiciary
FEF506	Preponderance and Contradiction
FEF507	Jurisprudential Theories
FEF508	Four Jurisprudential Schools Methodology
SUP501	Advanced Scientific Research Methodology
SUP502	International Relations
FEF599	Master of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations Thesis