Islamic Law

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate degree in Islamic Law

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral transfer is possible for students of master's and doctorate programmes who have successfully completed at least one semester at another department of the same university and the same institute, or at a master's and doctorate programme of another equivalent institute of another higher education institute. According to the related bylaws, the courses that a lateral transfer student should take within the scope of 'Programme Adjustment' are determined by the committee of the relevant department. The determination of which and how many of the previously taken courses should be recognized within scope of the minimum course load, is suggested by the advisor and the committee of the relevant department,as well. "Full Recognition" is provided upon the approval of those courses by the board of chairs of relevant institute.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of informal and non formal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• Utilizes research methods and techniques applied in the field of Islamic law at the doctoral level; possesses theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field.
• In the field of Islamic law, utilizes research methods and techniques at the doctoral level; possesses theoretical and practical knowledge related to the area.
• With the knowledge acquired from classical and modern sources related to the specialization area of Islamic law, can generate information about the universal and unique values of the religion and offer this knowledge for the service of our era and humanity.
• Has the ability to convey current developments in the field of Islamic law and their own studies to groups within and outside the field, in a systematic way through written, oral, and visual means, supported by quantitative and qualitative data.
• Evaluates the data from classical and modern sources with an objective perspective, presents scientific research clearly and offers suggestions, and establishes a unique academic tradition.
• Conducts a study requiring expertise in Islamic law doctorate, independently and competently, in accordance with scientific research ethics.
• Fulfills responsibilities as an executor and participant in original projects related to the field of Islamic Law.
• Acts in accordance with societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying, and announcing the results of data related to the field of Islamic law.
• Possesses sufficient linguistic knowledge to understand and interpret the sources of Islamic law and related disciplines.
• Achieves the competency to use and develop programs that can scan modern and classical sources in line with the requirements of the field.
• Develops systematic thinking by adhering to scientific discipline and data, and acquires the ability to enhance knowledge exchange and sharing with other sub-disciplines of Islamic law.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Ayhan HİRA