Bachelor’s in Hadith and Its Sciences – Pioneer American University

Arabic and English study plan

Course ID

04-13

Credit

120 Hours credit (27 Faculty + 63 Major + 30 Elective)

Method

Lecture, Online, Seminar

Department

Islamic Studies

Hadith and Its Sciences

Prepare for the future of Islamic scholarship by combining the traditional study of Prophetic traditions with contemporary academic research methodologies. Develop the skills to authenticate narrations, contextualize Hadith, and support communities in building ethically guided and well-informed societies.

This programme combines the foundational study of Prophetic traditions with rigorous academic research methodologies, preparing students to address the contemporary academic and spiritual needs of society. Students develop profound knowledge in Hadith terminology (Mustalah al-Hadith), narrator evaluation (Ilm al-Rijal), textual analysis, and applied Islamic jurisprudence, providing a strong foundation for successful careers in Islamic research, religious education, and community guidance.

Core Focus: Combines the traditional study of Prophetic traditions with rigorous modern academic research methodologies.
Key Objective: Prepares students to accurately authenticate, interpret, and contextualize Hadith to address contemporary academic, spiritual, and societal needs.
Curriculum Highlights: Develops profound knowledge in Hadith terminology (Mustalah al-Hadith), critical analysis of narrators (Ilm al-Rijal), textual critique (Matn), and applied Islamic jurisprudence.
Career Prospects: Provides a strong foundation for successful careers in Islamic academic research, religious education, jurisprudence consultation, and community leadership.

Time	Place	Room	Date Range	Instructor
9:00am – 11:00am	KU2 Hill	203	Aug 21, 2018 – Dec 15, 2018	Carol Dawson (PhD)