Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies — Da’wah Option
Explore the programme structure, qualification, duration, curriculum, core courses and Da’wah specialisation offered within the Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies.
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies – Da’wah Option is designed to develop students’ knowledge of core Islamic sciences alongside the communication, leadership and community-engagementskills required for responsible Da’wah. The programme combines structured study of Islamic disciplines with Arabic, research and applied learning.
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
The programme is delivered by the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) in Ghana under its academic affiliation with the International University of Africa (IUA), Sudan. CIS implements the prescribed curriculum in accordance with the approved programme requirements and the terms of the academic affiliation. The programme is GTEC-accredited within Ghana’s tertiary education framework.
Dawah (Islamic Call)
Students at CIS pursue a balance of Islamic and modern academic subjects.
Core areas include:
- Qur’an Studies (Recitation & Memorisation)
- Hadith Sciences
- Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) – Worship & Transactions
- Islamic Civilisation & History
- Islamic Creed (Aqeedah)
- Arabic Language & Grammar
- English Language & Communication
- Educational Psychology
- ICT and Digital Skills
- African & Ghanaian Studies
Dawah (Islamic Call)
This programme focuses on preparing students to communicate Islam effectively through teaching, preaching, and community leadership.
Key areas:
- Ethics in Islam
- Jurisprudence of Seerah (Life of the Prophet)
- Islamic Call in the Qur’an
- Comparative Religions
- Orientalism and Modern Challenges to Dawah
- Public Speaking and Dialogue in Sermons
- Teaching Practice & Community Engagement
