About the Program
-It consists of seven courses (3 hours per week), graduate seminar, and thesis study (120 ECTS total). The normal duration of this program is 4 semesters; the maximum duration is 6 semesters.
- Students, who completed course phase, submit a thesis proposal with the thesis form to the Institute, before starting their theses. After their proposals approved by the Institute, they can start their theses.
Program Objectives & Goals
Objectives
- The aim of the Master Program in Islamic Studies is; providing comprehensive information of The Qur'an's message and the values that Islam put forward. Besides, it is also one of the main goals of the program to gain the competence to conduct scientific research in the branches of science within the scope of the department, to produce solutions toward problems of the field and to develop new interpretations, productivity and participation. Graduates of this program gain not only the knowledge of Islam from the fundamental sources but also the ability and knowledge to develop new interpretations in the face of new situations and events.
- The aim of the Master Program in Islamic Studies is to train researchers who are specialized in the science branches of the program and who are capable of developing new interpretations and solutions to these problems by deeply understanding the historical and current problems of the field. It is one of the primary goals of the program that these researchers come to a level where they can grasp and explain the nature of the message of the Qur'an by linking it to the branches of other fields in its history and contemporary world.
Program Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
- To express theological problems by using the Qur'an, Sunnah and other related evidence and produce objective information.
- To acquire the ability of express opinions in Islamic studies on international level.
- It acquires a perspective on "criticism" mentality in Islamic culture with examples by finding the opportunity to examine and discuss. Learns the "criticism" method applied in the West and makes comparisons between methods.
- Understands, evaluates and interprets the process of formation and development of Islamic thought.
- Gains ability to understand and evaluate classical and modern sources of Islamic studies.
- Learns about the changes, phases and characteristics of the field within a specific timeline.
- To express theological problems by using the Qur'an, Sunnah and other related evidence and produce objective information.
- To acquire the ability of express opinions in Islamic studies on international level.
- It acquires a perspective on "criticism" mentality in Islamic culture with examples by finding the opportunity to examine and discuss. Learns the "criticism" method applied in the West and makes comparisons between methods.
- Understands, evaluates and interprets the process of formation and development of Islamic thought.
- Gains ability to understand and evaluate classical and modern sources of Islamic studies.
- Learns about the changes, phases and characteristics of the field within a specific timeline.
Admission Requirements
-To be a undergraduate of Theology or Islamic Sciences,
-Candidates coming from outside the field are applied scientific preparation program.
-Get at least 55 points from ALES (SÖZ,EA or SAY-point type),
-To get a score of at least 55 from YDS or YÖKDİL (Arabic), or from the foreign language (Arabic) exams accepted as equivalent by ÖSYM or To get at least 50 points from the Arabic Language Proficiency Exam to be made by IZU.
-The courses of this program are given in İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Altunizade campus.
Graduation Requirements
It consists of seven courses of twenty-one hours, a graduate seminar and a thesis study. (Total 120 ECTS and an average of 2.50 and above) The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters and the maximum duration is 6 semesters.
Students who complete the course phase submit a thesis proposal to the Institute before starting their thesis. After their thesis proposals are accepted by the Institute, they are entitled to start their thesis.
Study Plan
1th Semester
Number of Compulsory Courses: 4 Number of Elective Courses: 0
| Code | Course Name | Type | Language of Instruction | T | P | L | H | ECTS | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TİB 597 | Scientific Research Methods | Compulsory | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| BLS 001 | Departmental Elective Course | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| BLS 002 | Departmental Elective Course | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| BLS 003 | Departmental Elective Course | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 30,0 | 12,0 | |||
1th Semester Elective Courses
| Code | Course Name | Type | Language of Instruction | T | P | L | H | ECTS | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TİB 523 | Current Fiqh Problems | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 525 | Theological Dimensions of Islamic Thought | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 527 | Sufism: The Insightful Dimension of Islam | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 529 | Current Hadith Studies | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 531 | Sufi Terminology | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 533 | Arabic Translation Techniques | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 541 | Relation of Qiraat (Recitation) and Meaning | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 551 | Recitation Science and History | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 559 | Sufi Terms | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 565 | History of Schools of Islamic Law | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 567 | Hadith Literature | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 569 | Ulûm al-Qurʾan and Resources | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 573 | Tafsir History | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| Total: | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 97,5 | 39,0 | |||
2nd Semester
Number of Compulsory Courses: 4 Number of Elective Courses: 0
| Code | Course Name | Type | Language of Instruction | T | P | L | H | ECTS | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TİB 501 | Graduate Seminar | Compulsory | Turkish | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.5 | 2 |
| BLS 004 | Departmental Elective Course | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| BLS 005 | Departmental Elective Course | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| BLS 006 | Departmental Elective Course | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| Total: | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 30,0 | 11,0 | |||
2nd Semester Elective Courses
| Code | Course Name | Type | Language of Instruction | T | P | L | H | ECTS | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TİB 520 | Sciences of Quran and Resources | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 522 | Methodology and Literature of Hadith | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 524 | Advanced Arabic | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 526 | Methodology in Islamic Researches | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 528 | Current Hadith Problems | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 530 | Islamic Law Methodology | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 532 | Fundamental Issues of Ahl al-Sunnah's Kalam | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 542 | Islamic Sciences Classical Texts Readings | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 551 | Recitation Science and History | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 552 | Classical Qur'ânic Recitation Texts | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 558 | Sufi Classics | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 560 | Ottoman Sufism | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 562 | Modern Hadıth Problems | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 564 | Principles of Fiqh and Current Problems | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 566 | Usul Al-Fiqh | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 568 | Hadith Methodology | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 570 | Fiqh al-Muamalat | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| TİB 572 | Problems of Exegesis | Departmental Elective | Turkish | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.5 | 3 |
| Total: | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 135,0 | 54,0 | |||
3rd Semester
Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0
| Code | Course Name | Type | Language of Instruction | T | P | L | H | ECTS | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TİB 500 | Master's Thesis | Thesis | Turkish | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Total: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60,0 | 0,0 | |||
Course Load Summary
| Course Load Summary | T | P | L | H | ECTS | Cr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Total (Number of Courses: 9) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 120,0 | 23,0 |
| Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 2) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15,0 | 5,0 |
| Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 6) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 45,0 | 18,0 |
| Course Type | Number of Courses | Ratio (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Zorunlu Ders | 2 | 22,22 |
| Seçmeli Ders | 6 | 66,67 |
| Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders | 0 | 0,00 |
T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit
