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The Ph.D. in Islamic Studies is a post graduate degree program that is aimed at offering mastery in the various fields of Islamic studies. It covers areas such as Quran and Hadith interpretation, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic history and history writing, Islamic art and architecture, Sufism and spirituality, Muslims’ social and political affairs, cross-cultural relations, and Muslim minorities’ affairs. Ph.D. program usually takes 4-6 years of full time study and research after the completion of the prior degree. Students engage themselves into systematic learning and training in the classical Islamic sciences and methods in the first several years and then study independently in consultation with an adviser in their chosen area and write and defend a doctoral dissertation that is the original and scholarly contribution.
The standard pass satisfactory for admission to the Ph.D. in Islamic Studies program is GRE and ATT, which is Graduate Record Examinations and Arabic Translation Test respectively. Some universities might accept MAT – that is, Miller Analogies Test, instead of GRE for admission. Other documents for the application dossier include the proposal for the intended research area, academic records of excellent performance, letters of reference from previous professors testifying to the candidate’s potential for research, and a statement of purpose to underscore the passion and capability for further research in Islamic studies. Clearing the minimum eligibility criteria in the entrance examinations and presenting valid documentary support is crucial when it comes to admission to such a competitive course.
| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies |
| Duration | 3 to 5 years |
| Course Level | Doctorate |
| Eligibility | Master's degree in Islamic Studies or related field, minimum 55% marks (varies by college) |
| Top Colleges | Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
1. Candidates possessing Master’s degree in Islamic Studies, Arabic, Religion, Theology, History, or any other Social Science discipline with not less than 55% marks from a recognized University.
2. By passing the entrance examination conducted by the university or, by clearing the UGC NET/JRF or any other equivalent test.
3. Excellent command of Arabic language and adequate knowledge of the Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, jurisprudence, and culture and philosophy.
4. Credible research skills evidenced through published articles, conference papers, or a well-developed research proposal in the area of the supervisor’s expertise.
5. Recommendation letters that speak to the candidate’s research promise.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Islamic Theology | Qur'anic Studies, Hadith Studies, Islamic Philosophy, Kalam, Fiqh |
| Islamic History | Early Islamic History, Medieval Islamic History, Modern Islamic History, Islamic Political Thought |
| Islamic Literature | Classical Arabic Literature, Persian Literature, Urdu Literature, Islamic Poetry, Islamic Prose |
| Islamic Art and Architecture | Islamic Calligraphy, Islamic Miniatures, Islamic Architecture, Islamic Decorative Arts |
| Islamic Philosophy | Islamic Philosophy of Science, Islamic Ethics, Islamic Metaphysics, Islamic Epistemology |
| Islamic Sufism | Sufi Orders, Sufi Saints, Sufi Doctrines, Sufi Practices |
| Islamic Law | Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic Legal Theory, Islamic Legal Practice |
| Comparative Islamic Studies | Comparison of Islamic Schools of Thought, Comparison of Islamic and Western Thought |
| Islamic Education | Islamic Pedagogy, Islamic Curriculum, Islamic Educational Institutions |
| Islamic Social Thought | Islamic Social Justice, Islamic Economic Thought, Islamic Political Thought |
| Research Methodology | Research Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research Ethics |
| Dissertation | Original Research on an Islamic Studies Topic |
| Specialization | Job Roles | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Theology | Islamic Scholar, Professor, Imam, Mufti | ₹6-8 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic History | Islamic Historian, Professor, Researcher | ₹5-7 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Literature | Islamic Literature Scholar, Professor, Researcher | ₹4-6 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Art and Architecture | Islamic Art Historian, Curator, Professor | ₹4-6 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Philosophy | Islamic Philosopher, Professor, Researcher | ₹5-7 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Sufism | Sufi Scholar, Professor, Researcher | ₹4-6 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Law | Islamic Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Professor | ₹6-8 lakhs per annum |
| Comparative Islamic Studies | Comparative Islamic Studies Scholar, Professor, Researcher | ₹5-7 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Education | Islamic Educator, Professor, Curriculum Developer | ₹4-6 lakhs per annum |
| Islamic Social Thought | Islamic Social Thought Scholar, Professor, Researcher | ₹5-7 lakhs per annum |
