BA in Islamic Studies (Major in Tafsir & Analytical Fiqh)

3 Years Full Time

The Bachelor in Islamic studies provides students with knowledge and analysis of the most original Islamic sources: i.e. the Holy Qur’an and Ahadith. During this degree over 1200 verses of the Qur’an and hundreds of Prophetic narrations which cover the entire Islamic jurisprudence and laws related to day-to-day Muslim life will be analyzed. Although the teaching language is English the texts of main courses are in Arabic. eHawza maintains the teachings of the mainstream Shi’a scholars and is not affiliated to or funded by any government.

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Admission criteria :
It is important that Bachelor students have a strong grasp of the fundamentals of Islam which are all taught in our Diploma. Students who have completed the eHawza Diploma have gained sufficient credit into the Bachelor of Islamic Studies.

Structure :
BA consists of 6 semesters. Students should take 10 units per semester consisting of at least 5 compulsory modules.

Semester 1 :
# Module Code Unit value Sessions
1 Introduction to Analytical Fiqh TB0101 0.5 6
2 Book of Taharah I TB0102 2 40
3 Tafsirul-Qur’an I TB0103 2 40
4 Tafsirul-Qur’an TB0104 3 65
5 Nahjul-Balagha TB0105 2 40
6 Jawaherul-Balagha I TB0107 2 21
7 Presentation TB0106 1.5 10
Semester 2 :
# Module Code Unit value Sessions
1 Book of Taharah II TB0201 2 49
2 Book of Salaat TB0202 2 49
3 Tafsirul-Qur’an III TB0203 2 35
4 Tafsirul-Qur’an IV TB0204 3 54
5 Social Rules in Islam TB0205 2 38
6 Jawaherul-Balagha II TB0207 2 28
7 Presentation TB0206 1 10
Semester 3 :
# Module Code Unit value Sessions
1 Jawaherul-Balagha III TB0308 2 26
2 Book of Fasting TB0301 1 9
3 Book of Zakat & Khoms TB0302 1 12
4 Book of Haj TB0303 2 33
5 Tafsirul-Qur’an V TB0304 2 48
6 Tafsirul-Qur’an VI TB0305 1.5 20
7 Tafsirul-Qur’an VII TB0306 2.5 62
8 Practical Irfan I TB0307 2 30
Semester 4 :
# Module Code Unit value Sessions
1 Pathology of Divorce TB0401 1 10
2 Book of Transaction TB0402 2 42
3 Book of Marriage TB0403 2 24
4 Tafsirul-Qur’an VIII TB0404 3 88
5 Practical Irfan II TB0405 2 26
6 Presentation TB0406 1 10
Semester 5 :
# Module Code Unit value Sessions
1 Book of Divorce TB0501 2 43
2 Other Unilateral Contracts TB0502 1 23
3 Tafsirul-Qur’an IX TB0503 3 84
4 Journey to the Unseen World I TB0504 2 32
5 Practical Irfan III TB0505 2 30
6 Presentation TB0506 1 10
Semester 6 :
# Module Code Unit value Sessions
1 Judgment to Inheritance TB0601 2 38
2 Tafsirul-Qur’an X TB0602 4 100
3 Tafsir of Difficult Ayaat TB0603 2 16
4 Mabadi Naqdul-Hadith TB0604 2 30
5 Tafsir Du'a Kumayl TB0605 2 53

Thesis : Students who complete the six semesters and wish to obtain their BA are required to submit a thesis of approximately 5,000 words.

Abilities :
Following the traditional Hawza standard, the eHawza BA graduates meet the educational requirements to wear the turban if they so wish and serve their communities as a junior Imam in leading prayers, delivering lectures and classes and answering religious questions.

Only the graduates of the eHawza Diploma are eligible to enroll in our B.A. For further information please contact us

Bachelor Packages and Term of Payments

# DEGREE PAY PER SEMESTER ONLINE
1 Bachelor with certification A $650.00

Payment Terms :

  • 1. Required payments should be made to enable the activation of online access.
  • 2. Local students making payments through instalments are required to pay a minimum of AU$100.00 per month within the scheduled payment period.
  • 3. Failure or delay of payment will deactivate your access until funds are updated.
  • 4. Postage and Handling Fees including Bank Fees and Charges are not included in the cost of the course and are the responsibility of the applicant.
  • 5. If the Pay Per Semester Online option is selected, each student must complete each semester with or without certification within 9 months.
  • 6. Students should complete the entire B.A. within 54 months of access being granted.
  • 7. Should a student not complete a semester or the B.A within the permitted time period, they will lose access to the online eHawza platform. To re-activate, extra charges may apply.
  • 8. Each student login permits access to that particular applicant only and must not be shared with others.
  • 9. Resitting an exam due to failure will incur an administration fee of AU$50.00
  • 10. Course fees do not include textbooks and postage.
  • 11. By using the eHawza online platform, you accept all eHawza terms and conditions and accept to respect the Islamic laws and not share your details with other people. Should eHawza terms and conditions be violated, you may be denied access and your account cancelled with no refund.
  • 12. Should you decide to discontinue your eHawza studies within 14 days of accessing the portal, you will be entitled to a full refund excluding an AU$120 administration fee. If you have exceeded 14 days of access to a semester, refunds will not be available.