Master In Da’wah

Vision

To aim for an academic Shari’ah educational program of the highest standard, that will establish a firmly rooted knowledge base for the Islamic Da‘wah movement, which will enable it to proceed with clear vision, calling to the way its Lord with wisdom and beautiful exhortation.

Mission

1. To provide the student with knowledge of the methods, means and principles of Da‘wah, in order for him/her to realize the values of his Muslim identity and to embark upon the process of cultivating personal understanding and inviting to Allah’s straight path.
2. To increase the student’s capacity for understanding and adherence to the values and requirements of faith by virtue of his increased familiarity with fundamental Islamic values.
3. To prepare the student with interpersonal and practical skills that will enable him/her to relate to the society at large for the purpose of conveying Allah’s message.

Objective

1. The aims of the programme are to prepare graduates with:

   1. In-depth mastery of knowledge in a sub-area of Da`wah and are capable of analyzing and synthesizing different opinions among the scholars.
   2. The ability to apply principles, theories and methods of the sub-area of da`wah in relevant contemporary settings
   3. The ability to carry out comparative studies involving islamic thought, religions and humanities
   4. Demonstrate in depth mastery of knowledge in the field Da’wah including the ability to analyse thoughts and ideas from classical (turath) as well as modern sources

Learning Outcomes

1. At the end of the programme, students should be able to:

   1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in Da`wah including competence to deal with related classical sources (turath) in the field.
   2. Apply relevant guindance and methods in Da`wah in dealing with currents issues.
   3. Solve problems analytically and critically by applying knowledge, principles and skills in Da`wah.
   4. Apply interpersonal skills and memorable communication.

Entry Requirements

1. A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Honours) with good grades from MEDIU, or any other institutions of higher learning recognized by the university OR any other certificate that is recognized as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) or other relevant professional qualification and experience that are recognized by the University.
2. A relevant General Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) with at least one year working experience, and, if deemed necessary, an applicant may be interviewed and/or required to sit for an entrance test in order to determine determine the applicants eligibility for admission to a specific programme.
3. The department of faculty may, with the approval of the University Academic Council (UAC), require the applicant to satisfy additional conditions for admission to a specific programme.

Arabic Language:

Applicants interested to enroll in programmes where the medium of instruction is in Arabic must pass the MEDIU’s Arabic Placement Test (MAPT) before being admitted to the program.

ACCREDITATION REF. NO.

This program is accredited and certified by Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Accreditation reference numbers are shown below:

1. Research

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)

On Campus	On Line
N/221/7/0121	R/221/7/0005

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

On Campus	On Line
MQA/PA4799	MQA/FA0128

02. Courses and Thesis || Courses and Project Paper

Ministry of Education Malaysia (Higher Education)

On Campus	On Line
R/221/7/0025/B R/221/7/0025/C	R/221/7/0092/B R/221/7/0092/C

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

On Campus	On Line
MQA/FA0779	A9618

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The applicant could enroll for this program under one of the following three structures. Please click below on structure A, B or C for tuition fees and more details:

A: RESEARCH

The applicant is required to study a subject named Research Methodology, then the applicant can start the research under the supervision of an academic member of the Postgraduate Studies Department.

STUDY DURATION

Workload	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full Time	4 Semesters (2 Academic Years)	6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)
Part Time	6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)	10 Semesters (5 Academic Years)

TUITION FEES

Learning Mode	Workload	Local Student	Foreign Student

 

• For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded. 
• Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
• All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.

 

B: COURSES AND THESIS

The applicant studies a total of 10 subjects and prepares a thesis using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:

STUDY DURATION

Workload	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full Time	3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years)	6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)
Part Time	4 Semesters (2 Academic Years)	10 Semesters (5 Academic Years)

Credit hours required from the applicant is 42 hours – distributed over courses and thesis. Course details are provided as follows:

COURSES DETAILS

No.	Year	Semester	Subject	Subject Code	Category	Credit Hours
1	First	First	Research Methodology	GMET5053	University	3
2	First	First	The Call to Tawhid	GDWH5063	Core	3
3	First	First	The Fundamental Principles of Da’wah and the Preachers	GDWH5073	Core	3
4	First	First	The History of Da’wah and the Preachers	GDWH5083	Core	3
5	First	First	Contemporary Issue in Da’wah	GDWH5113	Core	3
6	First	Second	Means and Methods of Da’wah	GDWH5093	Core	3
7	First	Second	Methodologies of Da’wah	GDWH5103	Core	3
8	First	Second	Religions and Schols of Thought	GUSU5053	Core	3
9	First	Second	Muslim Scts	GUSU5063	Core	3
10	First	Second	Contemporary Schools of Thoughts and Movements	GAQD5123	Core	3
11	Second	First	Thesis	GMTH5026	Core	6
12	Second	Second	Thesis	GMTH5036	Core	6

TUITION FEES

Learning Mode	Workload	Local Student	Foreign Student

 

• For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded. 
• Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
• All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.

C: COURSES AND PROJECT PAPER

The applicant studies a total of 14 subjects and prepares a project paper using any of the following study workloads available at the faculty:

STUDY DURATION

Workload	Minimum Duration	Maximum Duration
Full Time	3 Semesters (1.5 Academic Years)	8 Semesters (4 Academic Years)
Part Time	6 Semesters (3 Academic Years)	12 Semesters (6 Academic Years)

Credit hours required from the applicant is 45 hours – distributed over courses and project paper. Course details are provided as follows:

COURSES DETAILS

No.	Year	Semester	Subject	Subject Code	Category	Credit Hours
1	First	First	Research Methodology	GMET5053	University	3
2	First	First	The Call to Tawhid	GDWH5063	Core	3
3	First	First	The Fundamental Principles of Da’wah	GDWH5073	Core	3
4	First	First	The History of Da‘wah and the Preachers	GDWH5083	Core	3
5	First	Second	Means and Methods of Da‘wah	GDWH5093	Core	3
6	First	Second	Methodologies of Da‘wah	GDWH5103	Core	3
7	First	Second	Religions and Schools of Thought	GUSU5053	Core	3
8	First	Second	Muslim Sects	GUSU5063	Core	3
9	Second	First	Studies in the Sciences of Sunnah	GUHD5183	Core	3
10	Second	First	Contemporary Issues in Da‘wah	GDWH5113	Core	3
11	Second	First	Analytic Understanding of Islamic Da‘wah	GDWH5123	Core	3
12	Second	Second	Contemporary Schools of Thought and Movements	GAQD5123	Core	3
13	Second	Second	Scientific Miraculousness	GAQD5133	Core	3
14	Second	Second	Hisbah	GDWH5133	Core	3
15	Second	Second	Project Paper / Case Study	GMPP5013	Core	3

TUITION FEES

Learning Mode	Workload	Local Student	Foreign Student

• For international students studying On Campus (OC) mode, Visa Fees and University Bond fees are excluded. 
• Visa Fees & University Bond fees costs around RM5,120, it depends on the students nationality.
• All fees are subjected to change at the University’s discretion.