BA in Islamic Studies
Build a strong foundation in the Islamic sciences with an online BA in Islamic Studies from International University Canada. Our BA 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 level.
The online BA in Religious Studies at IUC is a fully flexible undergraduate degree offered by the School of Religious Studies. It is one of the most affordable BA in Religious Studies Canada has to offer — with tuition starting at just CAD $6,000 and up to 60% financial aid available. Designed for aspiring religious scholars, educators, and community leaders, this Bachelor in Theology distance learning program allows students to study flexibly while engaging with experienced faculty and a global religious academic community.
Program Highlight
About the Online BA in Islamic Studies Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies is an undergraduate degree offered by the School of Religious Studies at International University Canada. This fully online BA program provides students with a comprehensive and in-depth foundation in the Islamic sciences — including Quranic studies, Hadith sciences, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic theology, Islamic history, and Islamic civilization — preparing them for careers in religious education, community leadership, da'wah work, and postgraduate Islamic scholarship.
This online BA in Islamic Studies combines classical Islamic knowledge with modern academic research skills. Students explore key areas including Quranic interpretation, Hadith authentication, Islamic law, Islamic philosophy, the history of Islamic empires, and contemporary Islamic thought. The program is ideal for students from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Nigeria seeking an affordable BA in Islamic Studies Canada or Bachelor in Islamic Theology distance learning.
Whether you are an aspiring imam, a madrasa graduate seeking a formal academic credential, a community educator, or a student passionate about Islamic knowledge, this BA in Islamic Studies online gives you the comprehensive Islamic education and academic credentials to serve your community and advance your studies to the postgraduate level.
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: 18-24 Months (Full-Time Online)
- Total Credits: 60 Credits
- Format: 100% Online — live sessions, recorded lectures, and one-on-one supervisor meetings
- Dissertation:: Original environmental science research dissertation required for graduation
Core Curriculum Topics
| Curriculum Topic | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Quranic Studies & Tafsir | Quranic Recitation, Tajweed, Tafsir Methodology, Quranic Sciences, Ijaz al-Quran — core focus of our online BA in Islamic Studies |
| Hadith Sciences & Sunnah | Hadith Authentication, Mustalah al-Hadith, Major Hadith Collections, Sunnah & Modern Issues — ideal for BA in Islamic Studies online |
| Islamic Jurisprudence & Law | Usul al-Fiqh, Comparative Fiqh, Four Madhabs, Islamic Finance Law — central to Bachelor in Islamic Theology distance learning |
| Islamic Theology & Civilization | Ilm al-Aqeedah, Islamic Philosophy, Islamic History, Golden Age of Islam |
| Research & Academic Skills | Academic Writing, Islamic Research Methods, Critical Thinking, Textual Analysis |
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 Courses (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 Courses (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 & Research Project (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 | Research Project 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 Research Project & 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. Imam T. Rasheed
Associate Professor – School of Religious Studies
Dr. Penelope J. Wakefield
Professor & PhD Supervisor – School of Religious Studies
Dr. Amina R. Siddiqui
Professor & PhD Supervisor – School of Religious StudiesPrograms 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)
- Basic knowledge of Islamic sciences or madrasa education (preferred)
- Arabic language knowledge (preferred)
- Agent or self-funded sponsorship confirmation (if applicable)
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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