BA Honours in Islamic Studies
Build a strong foundation in the Islamic sciences with a BA Honours in Islamic Studies online from International University Canada. Our BA Honours in Islamic Studies online is designed for students, aspiring imams, religious educators, and community leaders across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, and beyond — who want to deepen their knowledge of the Quran, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and Islamic civilization at the undergraduate Honours level.
Build a strong foundation in the Islamic sciences with a BA Honours in Islamic Studies online from International University Canada. Our BA Honours in Islamic Studies online is designed for students, aspiring imams, religious educators, and community leaders across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, and beyond — who want to deepen their knowledge of the Quran, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and Islamic civilization at the undergraduate Honours level.
Program Highlight
About the Online BA in Islamic Studies Program
The BA Honours in Islamic Studies online at IUC is a fully flexible undergraduate Honours degree offered by the School of Religious Studies. It is one of the most affordable BA Honours Islamic Studies Canada has to offer — with tuition starting at just CAD $6,000 and up to 60% financial aid available. Designed for aspiring Islamic scholars, religious educators, and community leaders, this Bachelor Honours Islamic Theology distance learning program allows students to study flexibly while engaging with experienced faculty and a global Islamic academic community. The Honours designation reflects a higher level of academic rigour and original research engagement.
Online BA in Islamic Studies (48 Months — 4 Years)
Session: 2025 – 2026
Program Structure
This online BA in Islamic Studies is structured across four academic years. Students progress through foundational Islamic sciences, intermediate theological studies, advanced jurisprudence and civilization, and a final year of electives and research.
- Duration: 48 Months (Full-Time Online)
- Total Credits: 120 Credits
- Format: 100% Online — live sessions, recorded lectures, and one-on-one supervisor meetings
- Dissertation:: Original environmental science research dissertation required for graduation
| Curriculum Topic | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Quranic Studies & Tafsir | Quranic Recitation, Tajweed, Tafsir Methodology, Quranic Sciences, Ijaz al-Quran — core focus of our BA Honours in Islamic Studies online |
| Hadith Sciences & Sunnah | Hadith Authentication, Mustalah al-Hadith, Major Hadith Collections, Sunnah & Modern Issues — ideal for BA Honours in Islamic Studies online |
| Islamic Jurisprudence & Law | Usul al-Fiqh, Comparative Fiqh, Four Madhabs, Islamic Finance Law — central to Bachelor Honours Islamic Theology distance learning |
| Islamic Theology & Civilization | Ilm al-Aqeedah, Islamic Philosophy, Islamic History, Golden Age of Islam |
| Honours Research & Thesis | Islamic Research Methods, Textual Analysis, Academic Writing, Honours Thesis Writing |
Curriculum Overview
Our online BA in Islamic Studies curriculum is structured to deliver a comprehensive, progressive learning journey across four years. It supports both foundational Islamic knowledge and original undergraduate research. The program is organized into four academic years — Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, and Research.
| Year | Component | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Foundation Islamic Sciences (Semester 1 & 2) | 30 Credits |
| Year 2 | Intermediate Islamic Studies (Semester 3 & 4) | 30 Credits |
| Year 3 | Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence & Civilization (Semester 5 & 6) | 30 Credits |
| Year 4 | Electives & Research Project (Semester 7 & 8) | 30 Credits |
| Total | 120 Credits |
Year 1 — Foundation Islamic Sciences (Semester 1 & 2):
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ISL101 | Introduction to Islamic Studies & Methodology | 3 Credits |
| Semester 1 | ISL102 | Introduction to Quranic Studies & Tajweed | 3 Credits |
| Semester 1 | ISL103 | Introduction to Islamic Theology — Aqeedah | 3 Credits |
| Semester 1 | ISL104 | Arabic Language Foundations | 3 Credits |
| Semester 1 | ISL105 | Academic Writing & Research Skills | 3 Credits |
| Semester 2 | ISL106 | Introduction to Hadith Sciences | 3 Credits |
| Semester 2 | ISL107 | Early Islamic History & the Rightly Guided Caliphs | 3 Credits |
| Semester 2 | ISL108 | Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence — Fiqh | 3 Credits |
| Semester 2 | ISL109 | Islamic Ethics & Moral Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| Semester 2 | ISL110 | World Religions — A Comparative Introduction | 3 Credits |
Year 2 — Intermediate Courses (Semester 3 & 4):
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ISL201 | Advanced Quranic Sciences & Tafsir Methodology | 3 Credits |
| Semester 3 | ISL202 | Hadith Authentication & Mustalah al-Hadith | 3 Credits |
| Semester 3 | ISL203 | Usul al-Fiqh — Principles of Islamic Law | 3 Credits |
| Semester 3 | ISL204 | Islamic Philosophy & Ilm al-Kalam | 3 Credits |
| Semester 3 | ISL205 | Arabic Language — Intermediate Level | 3 Credits |
| Semester 4 | ISL206 | Islamic Civilization — Golden Age & Scientific Contributions | 3 Credits |
| Semester 4 | ISL207 | The Four Madhabs — Comparative Fiqh | 3 Credits |
| Semester 4 | ISL208 | Tasawwuf, Spirituality & Islamic Character | 3 Credits |
| Semester 4 | ISL209 | Islam & Contemporary Global Issues | 3 Credits |
| Semester 4 | ISL210 | Research Methods in Islamic Studies | 3 Credits |
Year 3 —Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence & Civilization (Semester 5 & 6):
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 5 | ISL301 | Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence & Contemporary Fatwa | 3 Credits |
| Semester 5 | ISL302 | Islamic Finance & Economic Ethics | 3 Credits |
| Semester 5 | ISL303 | Ottoman, Mughal & Andalusian Civilizations | 3 Credits |
| Semester 5 | ISL304 | Da’wah Studies & Islamic Communication | 3 Credits |
| Semester 5 | ISL305 | Islam in Asia — Bangladesh, Malaysia & Indonesia | 3 Credits |
| Semester 6 | ISL306 | Interfaith Dialogue & Islam in the Modern World | 3 Credits |
| Semester 6 | ISL307 | Muslim Minorities & Islam in the West | 3 Credits |
| Semester 6 | ISL308 | Islam, Human Rights & Social Justice | 3 Credits |
| Semester 6 | ISL309 | Contemporary Islamic Reform & Renewal Movements | 3 Credits |
| Semester 6 | ISL310 | Advanced Research Methods & Academic Writing | 3 Credits |
Year 4 —Electives & Honours Research Thesis (Semester 7 & 8):
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 7 | ISL401 | Elective 1 — Advanced Quranic & Tafsir Studies | 3 Credits |
| Semester 7 | ISL402 | Elective 2 — Advanced Hadith & Sunnah Studies | 3 Credits |
| Semester 7 | ISL403 | Elective 3 — Islamic Law & Governance | 3 Credits |
| Semester 7 | ISL404 | Honours Thesis Proposal & Literature Review | 6 Credits |
| Semester 7 | ISL405 | Elective 4 — Special Topics in Islamic Studies | 3 Credits |
| Semester 8 | ISL406 | Elective 5 — Islamic Civilization & Heritage | 3 Credits |
| Semester 8 | ISL407 | Elective 6 — Islam & Contemporary Society | 3 Credits |
| Semester 8 | ISL408 | Final Honours Thesis & Presentation | 6 Credits |
| Total | 30 Credits |
FACULTY
Our online BA in Islamic Studies faculty are internationally recognized Islamic scholars with deep expertise in Quranic sciences, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and Islamic civilization. Each professor brings active research and teaching experience and a passion for mentoring undergraduate students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, and across the world.
Dr. Farah N. Siddiqi
Associate Professor
Dr. Omar T. Rashidi
Associate Professor – School of Arts & Social Sciences
Dr. Layla H. Mansour
Assistant ProfessorPrograms Cost
The online BA in Islamic Studies at IUC is one of the most affordable BA in Islamic Studies Canada options available. With a total course fee of just CAD $6,000 and up to 60% financial aid based on academic merit and life experience, students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Nigeria can access world-class undergraduate Islamic education at a fraction of the usual cost.
| Payment Plan | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Full Payment | CAD $6,000 | One-time — pay once, no extra charges |
| 2-Installment Plan | CAD $3,000 | 2 payments — every 6 months |
| 4-Installment Plan | CAD $1,500 | 4 payments — every 3 months |
| Monthly Plan | CAD $500 | 12 monthly payments |
| Your HSC / A-Level Grade | Aid | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / Distinction | 60% | CAD $2,400 |
| A / Merit | 45% | CAD $3,300 |
| B+ / Pass with Credit | 30% | CAD $4,200 |
| Prior awards or achievements | Extra 5–10% | Assessed individually |
| Your Experience | Aid | You Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 10+ years community or religious leadership | 60% | CAD $2,400 |
| 5–9 years relevant experience | 40% | CAD $3,600 |
| NGO, community, or public service work | 25% | CAD $4,500 |
| Military or government service | 30% | CAD $4,200 |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agent Commission | Available for authorized education consultants |
| How to Register | Email us at info@iuc-edu.ca |
| Commission Payment | Paid after student enrollment confirmation |
| Support Provided | Marketing materials, official letters, application support |
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Admissions Requirements
- Completed secondary education (HSC, A-Level, Alim, or equivalent)
- Minimum GPA or equivalent academic standing
- Official academic transcripts from secondary school or madrasa
- Completed online application form
- Secondary school or madrasa transcripts and certificates
- Valid National ID or Passport copy
- One letter of recommendation (academic, imam, or community leader)
- Statement of Purpose (500–1,000 words)
- Updated CV or Résumé (if applicable)
- Payment of non-refundable application fee
- Proof of financial ability to cover tuition costs
- Scholarship or bursary application (if applicable)
- Strong interest in Islamic research and original scholarship (required)
- Basic knowledge of Islamic sciences or madrasa education (preferred)
- Arabic language knowledge (preferred)
Application Deadlines
| Intake | Applications Open | Deadline | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Intake | October 1 | December 30 | January 15 |
| Fall Intake | April 1 | August 10 | September 5 |
| Rolling Admissions | Open Year-Round | Anytime | Next Available Session |
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