Statement of Programme Aims, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

INFORMATION ON AREA 1: VISION, MISSION, EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Statement of Programme Aims, Objectives and Learning Outcomes 

Information on Benchmarked Standards

1.1.1     State the aims, objectives and the learning outcomes of the programme. How are these aims, objectives and learning outcomes made known to the department’s internal and external stakeholders? Who were consulted in developing the aims, objectives and learning outcomes of the programme?

Programme Aims

·         Preparing students to search in the explanation of Qur’an, its sources, its methodologies, the ranks of Mufesserin and the sciences of Quran.

·         Developing students’ awareness and adherence by gaining knowledge about the meanings of Qur’an.

·         Qualifying students with the practical and behavioral skills which are needed to communicate with the society so that they can be able to convey the basic meanings of Quran the values of Islam and practice them.

رسالة البرنامج:

• تهيئة الدارس للبحث في التفسير وأنواعه ومصادره ومناهجه، وطبقات المفسرين وعلوم القرآن.

• تنمية قدرات الوعي والالتزام لدى الدارس من خلال تعرفه على معاني القرآن الكريم.

• تأهيل الدارس بالمهارات السلوكية والعملية، اللازمة للاتصال بالمجتمع، من أجل تبليغه معاني القرآن الأساسية وقيم الرسالة الإسلامية والعمل بها.

Programme Objectives:

·         Qualifying students to be specialist researchers in studying Tafsir and Ulum al Qur’an, its sciences and the ways it was narrated and taught.

·         Enriching the Islamic library with innovative researches in Tafsir and Ulum al Qur’an.

·         Developing the social, interactive and Dawa (invitation) skills for the graduators by adhering to the manners and the sciences of the holy Quran.

أهداف البرنامج:

• إعداد الدارسين، ليكونوا من الباحثين المختصين في دراسة التفسير وعلوم القرآن، والمتخصصين في المعرفة بجميع علومها رواية ودراية.

• إثراء المكتبة الإسلامية بالبحوث التجديدية المبدعة في التفسير وعلوم القرآن.

• تحقيق القدرات الدعوية والتفاعلية والاجتماعية لدى الخريجين، من خلال التزام منهجية القرآن الكريم وعلومه.

Learning Outcome

·         Qualifying students to reach the highest standards in Tafsir and Ulum Qur’an.

·         Disseminating the meanings of the Holy Qur’an and its sciences, including the goodness and truthfulness they encompass, to all over the world.

·         Strengthening the Islamic belief -system in the hearts of the Muslims.

·         Strengthening the meaning of brotherhood and sympathy among the Muslims all over the world

الثمرات التعليمية:

• تأهيل الدَّارس على أن يدرُج في مراقي البحث العلميِّ في مجال التَّفسير وعلوم القرآن، إلى أرفع الدرجات.

• نشر معاني القرآن الكريم وعلومه وما يحمل من حق وخير إلى مختلف بقاع الأرض.

• ترسيخ العقيدة الإسلامية في نفوس المسلمين.

• تعميقُ روح الأخوََّة والتّعاطف بين المسلمين في جميع أنحاء العالم.

1.1.2   What is the vision and mission of the HEP? Show how the aims, objectives and learning outcomes of the programme are in line with, and supportive of, the vision and mission of the HEP.

            MEDIU Vision

A leading international university that promotes a wide range of knowledge in its various aspects to serve humanity and to promote its advancement

                      

            MEDIU Mission

Disseminating knowledge using the best means and learning methods; knowledge development and intellectual exchange consistent with international level of excellence; to create conducive educational and research environment for knowledge seekers all over the world that serves society and preserves ethical values

The vision and mission statement, and educational goals were developed taking into consideration the various crucial elements of the process and outcome of higher education. With this program, MEDIU will definitely be involved in teaching, learning, and research activities that will disseminate the knowledge, as well as new findings, in field.

	MEDIU Vision	MEDIU Mission
Programme Objective 1	P	P
Programme Objective 2	P	P
Programme Objective 3	P	P

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MEDIU’s vision and mission

Provide the justification for the proposed programme. How does this programme fulfil the market needs and contribute to the social and national development? How does this programme relate to other programmes offered by the department?

The science of Interpretation and al-Qur`an sciences are considered the methodological and intellectual bases of all the Islamic sciences, they are not concerned with a certain aspect of life, but they cover all aspects. Although these sciences focus mainly to get the meaning of the al-Qur`an and what it gush from the al-Qur`an of the various sciences since dismounted to all ummah. These sciences such as analytic interpretation, topical interpretation, sources of the al-Qur`an interpretation, fundamentals of al-Qur`an interpretation. These sciences serve a large segment of society at various levels of students, scholars, preachers, they need all these sciences very much. Because these sciences can help them in contribution to welcome the needs of the country in terms of preparing of scholars specializing in this discipline and to care for community. And can help them to develop the spirit of scientific research and intellectual independence. And also can help to develop sense of belonging to the country and sense of responsibility.

                       

As a result of this development, the Islamic library of al-Qur`an and Its Sciences became abundant with many references, books and researches, which require a great effort that first caters for accommodating this great al-Qur`an and Its Sciences heritage, saving and restoring it when the need arises. Given that, the huge facilities provided by the scientific revolution in the fields of contemporary sciences and modern technology will much help the scholars of al-Qur`an and Its Sciences in shouldering this great responsibility and  carrying out their duties.

Accordingly, Al Madinah International University took the initiative to facilitate a deep methodological study of the fundamentals of al-Qur`an and Its Sciences and other related areas. In order to do that, Al Madinah International University did not only found the al-Qur`an and Its Sciences Department, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, which offers "al-Qur`an and Its Sciences and Islamic program," but it also established the master program of Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences, offered by The Faculty of Post Graduate Studies.  By making use of the scientific and technical progress witnessed in this era, the Faculty of post graduate studies made it easy, for those who finished their degree in al-Qur`an and Its Sciences and wanted to continue their post graduate studies, to promote themselves and get deeper knowledge in Sharia sciences through the application of the scientific and technical development witnessed by humanity in this age,

There is no doubt that choosing Malaysia to be the springboard for Al Madina International University and its faculties with their various programs, much reflect the uniqueness of this Muslim country in terms of its cultural diversity and its interaction with the modern civilization. Being conducted in Malaysia, the master program in Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences gives more transparency and validity that are enough to address all human beings, calling them to Islam, by setting a practical comprehensive model that makes use of the technical and scientific account of knowledge obtained in this era.

                       

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1.1.3     How does the programme aims, objectives and learning outcomes incorporate issues of leadership, social responsibility, scholarship, community involvement, ethical values and professionalism?

The programme delivery method will require students to work closely with their lectures and supervisors and to engage themselves in research pertaining to Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences.  Therefore, in doing the research they have to communicate with various experts and parties while collecting data, analyzing the data and making conclusion about the research. At the end of the programmes, each student will have to write and defend research papers. The whole exercise will involve issues of leadership, social responsibility, scholarship, community involvement, ethical values and professionalism. The study requires a student to have a critical thinking and academic ability in order to refer the words and ideas to their original sources.

1.1.4     Indicate those who are consulted -- and the degree of their involvement -- in both the formulation and periodic review of programme aims, objectives and learning outcomes.

Those involve in formulation and periodic review of programme aims, objectives and learning outcomes are the experts in the area of Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences. Their involvement will include formulation, assessment and continuous monitoring and make the necessary improvement from time to time.

1.2         Learning Outcomes

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1.2.1     State the programme learning outcomes according to the level of study based on the following eight MQF learning outcomes domains:

                                      i.      Knowledge

Gradual provide the students with deeper knowledge and prepare them as researcher for a more in-depth scientific study to higher levels in the field of Tafsir and Al-Qur`an Sciences.

                                    ii.      Practical skills

Provide student with the correct knowledge principles in the field of Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences. These principles will help the graduates to carry out constructive woks in their respective communities.

                                   iii.      Social skills and responsibilities

A correct understanding of field of Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences will equip the students with a full set of social skills and the right sense of responsibility.

                                   iv.      Ethics, professionalism and humanities

Creation of a generation of graduates in the islamic science, specifically, in Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences equipped with a clear understanding of ethical and professional responsibility.

                                    v.      Communication, leadership and team skills

An ability to communicate effectively to successfully carry out the tasks related to their project and case studies.

                                   vi.      Scientific methods, critical thinking and problem solving skills

An ability to use the skills, techniques, and contemporary tools necessary to study and carry out their research.

                                  vii.      Lifelong learning and information management        

An understanding of the need to undertake life-long learning, and an ability to do so by taking up the opportunities available in the field.

                                viii.      Entrepreneurship and managerial skills

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve contemporary problems related to their field in view of the modern ICT opportunities and constraints

1.2.2     Map the learning outcomes of the individual courses to the eight MQF domains. (Matrix of Programme and Module Learning Outcomes)

Subject		Code	i.            Knowledge	ii.            Practical skills	iii.            Social skills and responsibilities	iv.            Ethics, professionalism and humanities	v.            Communication, leadership and team skills	vi.            Scientific methods, critical thinking and problem solving skills	vii.            Lifelong learning and information management	viii.            Entrepreneurship and managerial skills
1	Research Methodology مناهج البحث	GMET5053	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
2	Science of Qur'an (Ulum Quran) علوم القرآن الكريم	GUQR 5243	P		P		P	P	P	P
3	Analytic Interpretation 1 1التفسير التحليلي	GUQR5253	P			P	P	P
	Analytic Interpretation 2 التفسير التحليلي2	GUQR5263	P			P	P	P
4	Ranks of Tafsir Scholars and their Methodologies طبقات المفسرين ومناهجهم	GUQR5274	P	P		P	P	P
5	Topical Interpretation التفسير الموضوعي	GUQR 5283	P	P				P
6	Sources of the Quran Interpretation مصادر التفسير	GUQR 5293	P		P				P
7	Fundamentals of Quran Interpretation قواعد التفسير	GUQR 5304	P						P	P
8	Studies in the Sciences of Sunnah دراسات في علوم السنة	GUHD5183	P		P
9	Different Readings and Their Effect on Quran Interpretation اختلاف القراءات وأثره في التفسير	GUQR5343	P			P		P
10	Scientific Miracle of Quran الإعجاز العلمي في القرآن	GUQR5313	P			P		P
11	Defending Quran دفاع عن القرآن	GUQR5323	P		P	P		P
12	Intrusion in the Interpretation of Quran الدخيل في التفسير	GUQR5333	P			P
14	Project Paper/ Case Study بحث فصلي/ دراسة قضية		P	P	P			P		P

1.2.3     Show how the achievement of the learning outcomes are measured.

The learning outcomes are primarily measured on basis of the final exam (individual paper) and on basis of coursework that may consist of quizzes, homework, tests, individual/group projects, and individual/group assignments.

The learning outcomes are measured in a range of areas: Knowledge and understanding, Skills, Attitudes and values, Enjoyment, inspiration, creativity and Activity, behaviour, progression.

All learning outcomes must be met by the student to pass a particular course. A student not meeting the learning outcomes required may be offered a second chance, according to MEDIU’s policies to show that those learning outcomes are met by attending to the shortcomings.

1.2.4   Describe how the learning outcomes relate to the existing and emergent needs of the profession and the discipline.

            The graduates of the programme will

-          Demonstrate effective knowledge in the field of al-Tafsir and al-Qur`an Sciences.

-          Demonstrate effective basic knowledge and skills in ICT, due to the method of delivery that is electronic learning.

-          Actively contribute to a more knowledgeable and skilled workforce

-          Be competent in critical thinking, problem solving and decision making in their workplace

-          Put into practice their knowledge of good values, positive attitude and ethics.

-          Capable of effective communication and social skills

                  

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1.2.5   Explain how the competencies are related to the needs of the students’ future workplace.

           

The graduates of the programme will be equipped with the following professional competencies:

-          Select and use appropriate sources of information for a specific purpose

-          Make appropriate professional judgements, considering the relevant professional, ethical and legal practices.

-          Select and use suitable tools and aids in preparing reports and presenting material.