Program Overview

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Doctorate in Legal Jurisprudence in Contemporary Issues

The Doctorate in Legal Jurisprudence in Contemporary Issues is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of Islamic Sharia and its application in contemporary issues.

Program Information

• Program Name: Doctorate in Legal Jurisprudence in Contemporary Issues
• Program Code: 310
• Material Changes to the Program Initial Approval Date: 24 May 2021
• Program Providing Entity: College of Islamic Studies
• Program Duration: 8 semesters
• Program Hours: 54 credit hours
• Total Number of Modules: 8 modules

PhD Program Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the program, applicants must:

• Have a master's degree or its equivalent with a grade of "very good" or above.
• The master's degree must be issued by a recognized university.
• The master's degree must be in a subject that qualifies the applicant for specialized study in the field.
• Pass a written exam and a personal interview before the Scientific Committee.
• The Admission Committee may require pre-remedial courses for admission or exempt the applicant from such courses.

Requirements for Admission at the End of the First Semester

Students must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum average of 3 in the semester average.
• A minimum score of 1400 points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in Arabic language, and a minimum score of 1250 in English or its equivalent in other standardized tests.
• A minimum score of 700 points in the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) in mathematics.

Fulfilling Graduation Requirements

The PhD program is completed when all courses, including the thesis, are completed. Students must:

• Obtain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.00.
• Spend the required time to obtain the degree without exceeding the maximum allowed.

Course Completion

• A course is completed with a mark not less than 2.00.
• The PhD Certificate is awarded with one of the following grades:
  • Excellent: 3.70 to 4.00
  • Very Good: 3.00 to less than 3.70

Study System

• The study system is based on credit hours.
• Teaching is conducted during academic weekdays (Monday to Friday).
• The program follows a blended study system in accordance with the academic accreditation standards of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.

Minimum and Maximum Academic Load

• The minimum academic load per semester is 9 credit hours.
• The maximum academic load per semester is 12 credit hours.

Program Objectives

The program aims to:

1. Deepen awareness of Islamic Sharia's characteristics and its application in contemporary issues.
2. Enhance knowledge of scholars' efforts in understanding societal issues across different eras and lands.
3. Graduate researchers who understand the value of Ijtihad and Renewal.
4. Qualify graduates to take responsibility for renewing Islamic studies.

Study Plan

The study plan includes:

Compulsory Courses (18 credit hours)

• Fundamentalist Principles and Theories
• Jurisprudence of Civilized Communication
• Jurisprudence Principles and Theories
• Rule-based Authentication
• Contemporary Jurisprudential Issues
• Islamic Jurisprudence and Fatwa

Optional Courses (6 credit hours)

• Family Emerging Issues
• Critical Thought in Sciences of Sharia
• Bank Transactions

Thesis (30 credit hours)

• Thesis

Programme Outcomes

Graduates will:

1. Possess theoretical knowledge to find solutions for contemporary issues.
2. Assume responsibility for managing tasks and utilizing knowledge and skills.
3. Represent the Islamic approach in behavior and interaction.
4. Be proficient in critical thinking and analysis skills.
5. Be capable of adaptation and deduction in jurisprudence for intricate issues.
6. Communicate and interact positively with the local and external community.
7. Have sober and balanced thinking methodology.
8. Have a scientific and academic personality contributing to teaching and research.
9. Be able to exercise influence on others' thinking with evidence and proof.
10. Have the mechanism of Ijtihad to resolve disputes and issues.

Alignment with the National Qualification System (NQS)

The program's learning outcomes are aligned with the NQS strands, including Knowledge, Skills, Autonomy and Responsibility, Integration into the Context, and Self-development.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates can join various institutions, including:

• General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
• Fatwa Center
• Research centers
• Educational institutions
• Ministry of Tolerance
• Al Muwatta Centre
• Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies & Research
• Zayed House for Islamic Culture