Sciences of the Holy Qur'an

Program Mission The Master’s program in Quranic Sciences and Islamic Studies aims to train highly qualified academic and research professionals who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to conduct and publish specialized scientific research. This is achieved through advanced curricula and experienced faculty, meeting labor market demands and serving the needs of local and regional communities. Program Objectives Prepare specialized academic and research professionals in Quranic Sciences and Islamic Studies. Equip students with skills to utilize various sources in Islamic studies, qualifying them for diverse academic and research roles. Enhance students’ abilities in Quranic studies and Islamic sciences to keep pace with accumulated scientific and academic knowledge. Provide the local community with qualified professionals capable of delivering consultations and specialized research in Quranic and Islamic studies. Develop students’ skills to conduct scientific research that addresses emerging societal issues locally and regionally. Instill Islamic values, ethics, and principles in graduate students. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1. Knowledge and Understanding Graduates will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories related to Quranic studies and Islamic sciences. Understand the methodologies and interpretive approaches of scholars, the meanings of the Quran, and its miraculous aspects. Explain and discuss interpretive rules used by exegetes to derive Quranic meanings, implications, and jurisprudential opinions. Recognize the foundations, principles, and theories underlying Hadith studies. Present and discuss intellectual and doctrinal opinions according to Islamic legal and scholarly standards. 2. Intellectual Skills Graduates will be able to: Compare knowledge, concepts, principles, and theories in Quranic and Islamic studies. Analyze interpretive methodologies and their meanings, implications, and miraculous features. Connect interpretive rules with their practical applications in scholarly works. Distinguish between authentic and weak Hadiths and trace their sources. Analyze and derive jurisprudential opinions from evidence, rules, and principles. Critically assess intellectual and doctrinal theories in Islamic studies based on scholarly standards. 3. Professional and Research Skills Graduates will be able to: Apply interpretive methodologies to Quranic meanings and rhetorical features. Prepare and write scientific research papers following accepted research methods and standards. Employ acquired skills to solve academic and research problems. 4. General Skills Graduates will be able to: Contribute to spreading correct learning and awareness in Yemeni society. Work effectively in teams to implement scientific and research projects in Quranic and Islamic studies. Program Overview The Master’s program in Quranic Sciences and Islamic Studies aims to produce qualified academic and research professionals capable of conducting and publishing specialized research. The program combines modern curricula with highly skilled academic staff to meet market needs and societal requirements at local and regional levels. Program Features Complies with Yemeni Academic Quality and Accreditation Council standards. Career Opportunities Graduates are prepared for: Teaching careers in Islamic sciences. Research roles in Quranic and Islamic studies. Providing solutions and proposals for societal issues through academic research. Participating in academic and scientific development efforts in Quranic studies. Effective communication using acquired scientific and academic skills. Credit System and Study Plan Master’s Program Duration (based on Article 11 of Higher Education and Scientific Research Regulations): Maximum duration: 6 semesters Minimum duration: 4 semesters (15 credit hours per week) Thesis: 6 credit hours Student evaluation is cumulative across coursework and thesis. Thesis Registration Requirements (Article 12 of General Regulations): Students must successfully complete required courses with a minimum GPA of “Good” (75%). If GPA is below 75%, the student receives a diploma in postgraduate studies, and registration in the Master’s program ends. Preparatory Year Exam: Students take exams as scheduled in the university postgraduate calendar. Failing one or two courses allows one supplementary exam in the following year. Supervision and Thesis Procedures: Faculty members (Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors with PhD) handle teaching and supervision. The primary and secondary thesis supervisors are appointed by the University President based on departmental and college council recommendations. Secondary supervisors may be from another department if the research topic requires it. Thesis plans are approved by the Vice President of the University following council recommendations. Changes in thesis titles follow approved procedures. Faculty can supervise up to five theses as primary supervisor; assistant professors may serve as secondary supervisors after four years in rank. Thesis Submission Steps: Student chooses a topic in consultation with the primary supervisor and submits a research plan. The plan is reviewed by the supervision committee, then approved by the department council. Student presents the plan in an open session, revises based on feedback, and submits the final plan to the department council. Department council approves the research plan. Supervisor submits a detailed progress report at the end of each semester. Thesis preparation time is counted from the council’s approval date. Thesis Defense Requirements: Primary supervisor certifies readiness for defense and submits a report to the department. Supervisor proposes double the number of committee members; the department council selects the defense committee. Graduate studies office confirms the student has met all defense requirements. The defense committee and schedule are approved by the Vice President following council recommendations. The student is awarded the degree only after required thesis revisions are completed.