Courses
WHY STUDY ABROAD? When you can study the language of the Qur’an in the peaceful Welsh countryside. Our Islamic Institute is privileged to offer the following residential courses:-
1. Arabic Language
Arabic, the language of the Qur’an, is absolutely essential for an in-depth understanding of Islam. On our full-time course, students learn how to speak, read and write fluently in Arabic.
- Arabic Language Certificate (1 Year)
- Arabic Language Diploma (2 Years)
Students can study Arabic for one or two years, according to requirements and many stay on to take the three-year Islamic Studies course which is taught primarily through the medium of Arabic. Applicants who have no formal qualifications are welcome to join the Arabic Language course, which runs every weekday and offers at least 20 contact teaching hours per week. Students also cover a further 10 hours of private study and revision. Individuals without relevant qualifications can study Arabic on our Open Programme, which follows the same curriculum but without the Diploma.
2. Islamic Studies/Shariah
Meaning literally ‘a path to water’, Shariah is the name for the religious law of Islam. Islam is a complete system, encompassing every aspect of a believer’s life.
- Certificate in Islamic Studies (1 Year)
- Diploma in Islamic Studies (2 Years)
- Higher Licence in Islamic Law (3 Years – BA equivalent)
- Correspondence Course in Islamic Studies
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (coming soon)
- Licence for Inculcating the Holy Qur’an (coming soon)
As such, Islamic law covers a vast array of important, interconnected fields, from purely religious acts of worship to social, political and economic transactions. In this three-year course, which is equivalent to a BA degree, students are given a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles and practical application of Islamic law. A new Islamic Studies course is currently being designed that will be taught in English, with Arabic Language as a joint subject
3. Imam Diploma
This is a two-year course that aims to prepare the student for the Imamate and as such, some of the modules differ from those studied for the Islamic Studies course.
4. Short Summer Courses
Special short course in Beginners Arabic. These are scheduled according to demand so please do not hesitate in confirming your interest by contacting us.
Career Opportunities
Our courses enable graduates to enter the following fields:
- Imamate
- Education
- Translation
- Media
- Social/Community work
- Diplomacy
Further Information
If students wish to proceed to post-graduate studies, then our B.A. programme is an ideal precursor to this. For our Prospectus please phone (044) 01570 480166 or contact us online. For admissions, candidates should adhere to our general entry requirements but individuals may be eligible based on personal circumstances. Our fee structure is flexible and appealing for those who are fortunate to study at EIHS.
We have a proven track record in providing Islamic studies in sharia, imamate and language courses to university degree standards since 1999 all in the medium of Arabic. The various courses cater for both beginners and experts. Our aim is to cultivate a truly Islamic atmosphere and an authentic way of life for all brothers and sisters who study here.
