Islamic Sciences Programme (ISP) Structure
What are the Islamic Sciences? Click here for a quick introduction.
The ISP is an advanced level programme at EC, it forms the first 3 years of EC's Alim course and includes two A levels: Arabic Language and Religious Studies. You will be able to combine the ISP with with 1 or 2 additional A levels of your choice, if you wish, giving you a diverse range of A level qualifications. At the end of the programme, you will be able to progress to the next level of the Alim course called the 'Alimiyyah' programme. More details can be seen in the Alim course section in the menu to the left.
It is also possible for you to continue the Alim course at other institutes, such as Darul Ulooms or Islamic Universities. The College has already acquired recognition from reputable Darul Ulooms in the UK and abroad and is still approaching others for the same purpose.
The Islamic Sciences Programme is spread over 3 years as follows:
| ISP 1 (1st Year) | ISP 2 (2nd Year) | ISP 3 (3rd Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Aqa'id | Hadith | Tafsirul Qur'an |
| Fiqh | Aqa'id | Hadith |
| Tajweed & Qira'ah | Fiqh | Aqa'id |
| Seerah | Tajweed & Qira'ah | Ulumul Qur'an |
| Arabic Language | Arabic Language | Usulul Fiqh |
| Arabic Grammar (Sarf (morphology) and Nahw (syntax)) | Arabic Grammar | Fiqh |
| Islamic History | Arabic Language | |
| Arabic Grammar | ||
For full details of the contents of each of the above subjects at each individual level as well as entry requirements, click on the 'ISP in Detail' link in the submenu to your left or click here.