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Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies

1.  Original transcript of records from a credited university;

2.  Birth Certificate (one Xerox copy of the original);

3.  Three (3) copies ID pictures 1" x 1" (recent and un-retouched);

4.  Foreign student from countries where English is not the medium of instruction and/or not the native language must submit a certification of English proficiency;

5.  Applicant must provide the necessary documents or proofs to have met the following qualifications:

5.1 ● Applicant must be Master of Arts in Islamic Studies graduate with a grade-point average of at least 1.75 in WEIU. Applicant whose grade is 2.0 maybe admitted on probationary basis for one semester. If his/her performance after the first semester is satisfactory then he/she will be allowed to pursue the PhD program.

      ● MA in Islamic Studies graduate from other recognized university whose Islamic Studies program is based on the Qur’an and Sunnah may be admitted provided he/she meets at least three of the following required experiences:

a.)  organized at least 5 public lectures on Islam according to the Qur’an and Sunnah

b.)  attended at least 5 Islamic lectures, seminars or conferences (based on the Qur’an and Sunnah)

c.)  completed 3 of the 10 WISDOM International Learning Program on Islamic Studies and Personality Development.

d.)  active daee  (Islamic propagator) for at least three years

e.)  taught Islamic Studies subject (based on the Qur’an and Sunnah) for at least five academic years

f.)   has given at least 5 Islamic lectures on Islam according to the Qur’an and Sunnah

g.)  (for male applicant) has been khatib (one who gives sermons during Friday prayers) for at least two three years

h)  has written (and published) at least 5 articles or 2 booklets or 1 book on Islam based on authentic sources

i.)   has translated (from Arabic to English or vice versa) at least three booklets or 2 books on Islam based on authentic sources

● Applicant who has not met at least three of the above required experiences has to take Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies, which is one year course (2 semesters and one summer) prior to their admission to the PhD level.

5.2 Memorized at least 2 jus (last jus 30^th and 29^th parts⁾ of the Qur’an

5.3 Be proficient in English language and be able to read, write and understand Arabic.

6.  Completion of application form; and

7.   Payment of required registration and tuition fees.  (Note: All course materials are free.)

*Note: All documents and other admission requirements (certificates or proofs) must be received by the WEIU Office of the Registrar at least two weeks before the end of the registration period. Student who cannot submit the required documents may be admitted on a probationary basis but must submit all requirements on or before the final examination starts.

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