Mishkah University only offers Masters and Doctorate degrees in the Arabic language. Listed below is a brief description of degrees offered – for more details and to apply please visit our Arabic website.
MA in Islamic Law
In this thesis-MA program in Islamic law, a student is required to study 52 credit hours comprising 10 core courses and two electives in addition to submitting a thesis.
MA in Islamic Theology
For this thesis-MA program in Islamic theology a student studies 42 credit hours which include 10 courses on Islamic creed, contemporary Islamic thought, Quran exegesis, and research methodology in addition to submitting a thesis worth 25 credit hours.
MA in Arabic Language
This program requires the fulfilment of 59 credit hours which contain 14 core and elective courses
in addition to writing a thesis on Arabic linguistics, philology, or literature.
MA in Islamic Polity
This program is intended to train students on Islamic polity and jurisdiction. A student is required to study 34 credit hours in addition to submitting a thesis on a topic related to the field of study. The thesis is counted for 25 credits.
MA in Islamic Culture
In this graduate program on Islamic culture, students are required to accomplish 52 credits comprising of courses and a thesis, which represents 27 credits.
Doctorate in Islamic Law
The program consists of 25 credits of courses beyond the MA level, in addition to submitting a dissertation with original research (25 credits) on Islamic law and legal theory.
Doctorate in Islamic Theology
A Ph.D. program on Islamic theology which requires the completion of 25 credits in the form of courses above the MA and submitting a dissertation of 35 credits.
Doctorate in Arabic Language
A Ph.D. program in Arabic linguistics and literature which requires 60 credits including courses and a dissertation.
Doctorate in Islamic Polity
The program is tailored for those who obtained MA in Islamic polity and requires 60 credits of courses and submission of a Ph.D. dissertation.
Doctorate in Islamic Culture
This doctorate program in Islamic culture requires the completion of 60 credits.
For more information on post graduate programs on Islamic and Arabic studies, please visit
Mishkah’s Arabic and Islamic Studies Post Graduate Programs