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.
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.
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 |
