Doctor of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations

Program Description

The objectives for pursuing a Doctorate in Islamic Jurisprudence and its foundations include deepening theoretical and practical knowledge of jurisprudence and its sources, developing advanced research skills to address contemporary issues, and producing innovative scholarly works. Students will engage in comparative studies of different jurisprudential schools, contributing to unity and enrichment of Islamic legal thought. The program aims to enhance understanding of jurisprudence, offering solutions to modern challenges. Additionally, it emphasizes the application of higher objectives (Maqasid al-Sharia) in deriving legal rulings and preparing leaders for scholarly, judicial, and educational roles. Active participation in academic conferences and collaboration with research institutions are also integral to achieving these goals.

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for admission to the Doctor of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations program: AGU University accepts applications from applicants having a Master’s degree and a 2.5 GPA from universities accredited either nationally or regionally. Only undergraduate degrees recognized by certified certifying Universities that were achieved outside of the US will be accepted as master’s degrees, provided they have been reviewed by one of these accredited.

Graduation Requirements

sixty (60) required credit hours must be completed by students with a program GPA of 3.0 or above. Additionally, students can finish all 60 credit hours at AGU University. To graduate, students must apply. Students who complete their coursework and graduate are awarded a Doctor of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations.

Program Information

Required Courses

Doctor of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations Required Courses:

FEF601	Jurisprudential Differences
FEF602	Sharia Objectives
FEF603	Islamic Politics
FEF604	Islamic Financing Formulas
FEF605	Sanction in Islamic Jurisprudence
FEF606	Deducing Subsidiary Rulings from Fundamental Principles
FEF607	Jurisprudence of Contemporary Issues
FEF608	Islamic Arbitration
FEF609	Research in Reasons of Analogy by Scholars
FEF610	Companies in Islamic Jurisprudence
SUP601	Scientific Research Methodology “Seminar”
SUP602	Human Rights in Islam
FEF699	Doctor of Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations Research & Dissertation