Department of Islamic History and Culture

Faculty of Arts
Department of Islamic History and Culture
Syllabus for 2 Years MA Course

Preamble

In view of the exigencies of scientific and technological development resulting in socio-

economic changes, unpleasant events at political level and at other matters have been
occurring indomitably throughout the globe. In order to promote legal regimes at national
and global perspectives needs have arisen and in so doing, the University has taken all such
essence into account to introduce creative legal education.

Courses of Study

 The syllabus has been designed for the students of Master of Arts (MA) Program in
Islamic History and Culture which is divided into two groups–Group A and Group B
 Group A is designed for the students with a Bachelor Degree (Pass) or Honors in any
other discipline and Group B is designed for the students who have a Bachelor Degree
(Honors) in Islamic History and Culture.
 The Duration of MA Degree Program of Group A is 2 Years divided into 6 (six) Semesters
and Group B is 1 Year divided into 3 (three) Semesters.
 Students of Group A is required to complete 20 Courses including Viva-voce and Term
Paper for a total of 60 credits; while Group B is required to complete 11 Courses
including Viva-Voce and Term Paper for a total of 33 credits.
 Each course contains 100 marks and 3 credits. Marks for Viva-voce and Term Paper
written test are 50 each.
 Distribution of marks of each paper is as follows:

1. Course Final (written) 50 marks

2. Mid-term 20 ”
3. Attendance 10 ”
4. Class Test 10 ”
5. Assignment 10 ”
Total= 100 marks

 Course Final Examination is of 3 (three) hours duration.

 Group and Semester-wise distribution of courses are as follows:

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 Department of Islamic History and Culture

Group-A

The credit requirements for this group of students are as follows:

Total 60 Credits
(19 Courses, 57 Credits and Viva voce + Term Paper, 3 Credits)

First year

IHC 5101: Life and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (sm)

IHC 5102: History of the Caliphate till 1258 A.D.
IHC 5103: Muslim Rule in India till 1857 A.D.

IHC 5204: History of Bengal since 1757 A.D.

IHC 5205: Development of Muslim Administration
IHC 5206: History of the Ottoman Empire, Persia and Afghanistan (1258-1919 A.D.)

IHC 5307: Contemporary Arab States in Asia

IHC 5308: Modern Turkey, Iran and Afganistan
IHC 5309: Development of Islamic Art and Architecture

Second year

IHC 6110: Socio-Economic and Cultural History of Islam till 1517 A.D.
IHC 6111: History of the Indian Muslims (1757-1971 A.D.)
IHC 6112: History of Muslim Philosophy and Development of Religious Sects in Islam

IHC 6213: Political and Socio-Economic Changes in the Middle East

IHC 6214: Middle East and the Nationalist Movements
IHC 6215: Contemporary World and the Middle East since 1914 A.D.
IHC 6216: Egypt and North African States in Modern Times

IHC 6317: Modern Muslim States in south East Asia

IHC 6318: Intellectual and Cultural History of Bengal since 1757 A.D.
IHC 6319: Muslim Historiography
IHC 6320: Viva-Voce and Term Paper

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 Department of Islamic History and Culture

Group-B

The credit requirements for different group of students are as follows:

Total 33 Credits
(10 Courses, 30 Credits and Viva voce + Term Paper, 3 Credits)

IHC 6110: Socio-Economic and Cultural History of Islam till 1517 A.D.
IHC 6111: History of the Indian Muslims (1757-1971 A.D.)
IHC 6112: History of Muslim Philosophy and Development of Religious Sects in Islam

IHC 6213: Political and Socio-Economic Changes in the Middle Eastern States
IHC 6214: Middle East and the Nationalist Movements
IHC 6215: Contemporary World and the Middle East since 1914 A.D.
IHC 6216: Egypt and North African States in Modern Times

IHC 6317: Modern Muslim States in south East Asia

IHC 6318: Intellectual and Cultural History of Bengal since 1757 A.D.
IHC 6319: Muslim Historiography
IHC 6320: Viva-Voce and Term Paper

N.B. Detail Syllabus of Group-B same as semester 4, 5 and 6 of Group-A.

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