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APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FEBRUARY TRIMESTER (FEBRUARY 2026)
Last day for the submission of application: 25 January
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Program description
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Islamic Thought and Knowledge Integration is an important stage in the academic program, replacing the former Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Islamic Thought and Knowledge Integration.
Objective: To cultivate deeper intellectual rigour, scholarly excellence, and broader societal relevance in the educational model, advancing holistic and integrated Islamic knowledge. It is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge in Islamic Thought and the Integration of Revealed and Human Acquired Knowledge.
Accreditation: The program received Initial Accreditation in December 2024. Following the assessment from the accrediting organization in October 2025, IKI Academy has received a full four-year accreditation on December 1, 2025.
Certification: Upon graduation, students will receive a Master of Philosophy certificate issued by the Institute of Knowledge Integration, accredited by IIIT (the International Institute of Islamic Thought) and iMET (IIUM).
Delivery: A fully online educational program.
Accreditation: The program received Initial Accreditation in December 2024. Following the assessment from the accrediting organization in October 2025, IKI Academy has received a full four-year accreditation on December 1, 2025.
Certification: Upon graduation, students will receive a Master of Philosophy certificate issued by the Institute of Knowledge Integration, accredited by IIIT (the International Institute of Islamic Thought) and iMET (IIUM).
Delivery: A fully online educational program.
The program is delivered fully online, utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS), meeting, and chat apps.
Mode: Fully online with synchronous (live lecture or discussion) and asynchronous classes.
Class Structure: Each course carries 3 credit hours, requiring a total of 3 hours of academic engagement per week, structured as:
• 3 hours of synchronous (live) lecture or discussion session, including a mandatory 15-minute break; OR
• 2 hours of synchronous (live) lecture or discussion session, plus at least 1 hour of additional academic material (e.g., pre-recorded lectures, assigned readings, guided discussion prompts, quizzes, or other structured learning activities).
Mode: Fully online with synchronous (live lecture or discussion) and asynchronous classes.
Class Structure: Each course carries 3 credit hours, requiring a total of 3 hours of academic engagement per week, structured as:
• 3 hours of synchronous (live) lecture or discussion session, including a mandatory 15-minute break; OR
• 2 hours of synchronous (live) lecture or discussion session, plus at least 1 hour of additional academic material (e.g., pre-recorded lectures, assigned readings, guided discussion prompts, quizzes, or other structured learning activities).
Currently, the Institute of Knowledge Integration (IKI) provides a scholarship to all accepted students, which means there is no tuition fee for the current cohorts.
• The institute reserves the right to start imposing tuition fees on future cohorts.
• The institute reserves the right to start imposing tuition fees on future cohorts.
The MPhil is a 40-credit hour program, structured to be completed in one academic year (3 trimesters).
| Component | Credit Hours | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Courses | 12 | 30% |
| Core Courses | 15 | 37.5% |
| Elective Courses | 9 | 22.5% |
| Research Project (Graduation Requirement) | 4 | 10% |
| Total | 40 | 100% |
Trimester Load: Students must enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours (3 subjects) and a maximum of 15 credit hours (5 subjects) per trimester.
Trimester Duration: 12 weeks per trimester.
A. Fundamental Courses (12 Credit Hours)
• ITKI 6301: Research Methodology (3 CH)
• ITKI 6302: Fundamentals of Islam: Concepts and Applications (3 CH)
• ITKI 6303: Islamic Education (3 CH)
• ITKI 6304: Readings in Comparative Religion (3 CH)
B. Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
• ITKI 6305: Islamic Epistemology and Critical Thinking (3 CH)
• ITKI 6306: Tafsīr and Modern Islamic Exegetics (3 CH)
• ITKI 6307: Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (3 CH)
• ITKI 6308: Ijtihād, Renewal, and Modernity in Contemporary Islamic Thought (3 CH)
• ITKI 6309: Islamic Civilization in World History (3 CH)
C. Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours - Choose any three)
• ITKI 6310: Islam and Family Institution (3 CH)
• ITKI 6311: Islamic Economics and Finance (3 CH)
• ITKI 6312: Islamic Psychology (3 CH)
• ITKI 6313: Sociology of Religion and Culture (3 CH)
• ITKI 6314: Anthropology of Islam (3 CH)
D. Research (Graduation Requirement) (4 Credit Hours)
• ITKI 6400: Research Project (4 CH)
• ITKI 6301: Research Methodology (3 CH)
• ITKI 6302: Fundamentals of Islam: Concepts and Applications (3 CH)
• ITKI 6303: Islamic Education (3 CH)
• ITKI 6304: Readings in Comparative Religion (3 CH)
B. Core Courses (15 Credit Hours)
• ITKI 6305: Islamic Epistemology and Critical Thinking (3 CH)
• ITKI 6306: Tafsīr and Modern Islamic Exegetics (3 CH)
• ITKI 6307: Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah (3 CH)
• ITKI 6308: Ijtihād, Renewal, and Modernity in Contemporary Islamic Thought (3 CH)
• ITKI 6309: Islamic Civilization in World History (3 CH)
C. Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours - Choose any three)
• ITKI 6310: Islam and Family Institution (3 CH)
• ITKI 6311: Islamic Economics and Finance (3 CH)
• ITKI 6312: Islamic Psychology (3 CH)
• ITKI 6313: Sociology of Religion and Culture (3 CH)
• ITKI 6314: Anthropology of Islam (3 CH)
D. Research (Graduation Requirement) (4 Credit Hours)
• ITKI 6400: Research Project (4 CH)
• Assessment Types: Assignments, essays, presentations, quizzes/tests, and discussions.
• Grading System: Grade Point Average (GPA) system is followed.
• Attendance: Participation in at least 80% of all online classes/discussion sessions is required.
• Grading System: Grade Point Average (GPA) system is followed.
• Attendance: Participation in at least 80% of all online classes/discussion sessions is required.
Intake of new students takes place three times a year (February, June, and October).
The minimum requirements for the MPhil program are:
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• The applicant should have a degree in a relevant field or prior learning and knowledge in Islamic studies or related humanities.
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
• The applicant should have a degree in a relevant field or prior learning and knowledge in Islamic studies or related humanities.
• English and Russian.
Applicants must upload the following documents in PDF format as part of the online application process:
• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of the most recent degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
• Motivation letter
• Copy of passport or national ID
• Two references
• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of the most recent degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
• Motivation letter
• Copy of passport or national ID
• Two references
June Intake — May 24
October Intake — September 24
February Intake — January 25
October Intake — September 24
February Intake — January 25