Program Overview

About the Program

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Tafsir and Quranic Sciences at the Islamic University of Medina aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field. The program's mission is to produce specialists who can contribute to the development of Quranic studies and address contemporary issues.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Ph.D. program in Tafsir and Quranic Sciences are:

1. To graduate specialists with high-level knowledge in Tafsir and Quranic Sciences.
2. To provide a specialized academic environment that encourages innovation and advanced scientific research.
3. To develop the skills and expertise of faculty members and students.
4. To achieve quality standards and utilize modern technologies in education and scientific research.
5. To keep pace with scientific developments in the field.

Program Description

• College: College of Quran and Islamic Studies
• Department: Department of Tafsir and Quranic Sciences
• Specialization: Tafsir and Quranic Sciences
• Degree: Ph.D.
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Credit Hours: 60
• Program Type: Regular
• Duration: 5 years
• Levels: 1 level
• Weeks per Level: 16 weeks

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Ph.D. program, applicants must:

1. Be a Saudi citizen or hold a official scholarship for higher education if non-Saudi.
2. Hold a bachelor's degree from a Saudi university or a recognized international university.
3. Have completed their bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of "very good" or higher.
4. Have a master's degree with a cumulative grade point average of "very good" or higher.

Course Plan

The program consists of several courses, including:

• Level 1:
  • FSR6101: Methods of Deduction in the Quran
  • FSR6105: Rules of Interpretation and Preference
  • FSR6106: Trends in Modern Interpretation
  • FSR6111: Interpretation of Problematic Verses
  • FSR6112: Comparative Interpretation
• Level 2-10:
  • FSR6200: Dissertation

Course Description

1. Methods of Deduction in the Quran: This course explores the methods used to deduce rulings and meanings from the Quran.
2. Rules of Interpretation and Preference: This course covers the principles and rules governing the interpretation of the Quran.
3. Trends in Modern Interpretation: This course examines contemporary approaches and trends in Quranic interpretation.
4. Interpretation of Problematic Verses: This course focuses on the interpretation of verses that are considered problematic or challenging.
5. Comparative Interpretation: This course compares and contrasts different interpretations of the Quran.
6. Dissertation: Students are required to complete an original research dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member.