B. A. Education/Islamic Religious Studies

B. A. Education/Islamic Religious Studies 100 Level o. of Units Faculty and University-wide Studies (Same as for B.A. Education degree) Principal Teaching Subject (IRS) 8 Subsidiary Teaching Subject At least 12 Units in Two Subjects in the Faculty of Arts with at least 4 Units in each subject 12 Total 36 Courses in Islamic Religious Studies IRS 181 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 IRS 182 Introduction to Christianity 2 IRS 183 Introduction to Islam 2 IRS 186 Introduction to the Qur an 2 IRS 187 Introduction to the Hadith 2 IRS 188 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 IRS 191 Reading in the Qur an 2 IRS 192 Reading in the Hadith 2 IRS 193 Basic Arabic 2 200 Level o. of Units University-wide Courses (GAS 201 and 202 4 Faculty of Education Core Courses 17 Principal Teaching Subject (IRS) 12 Subsidiary Teaching Subject Six Units in Arts 6 Total 39 Compulsory Courses in Islamic Religious Studies IRS 218 Caliphate in the Classical Period 2 IRS 282 Christian Life and Worship 2 IRS 283 Islamic Rituals 2 IRS 286 Eschotological Teaching of Islam 2 IRS 287 Umayyed Caliphate 2 IRS 288 Arabic Grammar I 2 IRS 289 Sufism 2 IRS 290 Quranic Texts 2 CRS 291 History of Christianity: The Early Church 2 Electives 6 Units from Arts subjects in the Faculty of Arts, including Philosophy of Religion, PHY 233. Compulsory Courses for IRS/Education Students CUS 210 Teaching Islamic Religion 2 300 Level o. of Units Faculty of Education Core Courses 16 Principal Teaching Subject (IRS) 14/16 Subsidiary Teaching Subject which should be in the Faculty of Arts 6 Total 36/38 Courses in Islam Religious Studies IRS 386 Caliphate in the Medieval Period 2 IRS 387 The Fall of Abbaisid Dynasty and the Crusades 2

IRS 388 Islamic Philosophy 2 IRS 389 Figh I Introduction to Islam Jurisprudence IRS 390 Figh II Islamic System of Personal Status 2 IRS 391 Introduction to Taffair (Qur anic Exegeios) 2 IRS 392 Arabic II IRS 393 African Traditional Religion 2 IRS 394 Islam and Science 2 Compulsory Courses for IRS Students CUS 308 Teaching Islamic Students in the Secondary School 3 Plus Method Course I the Subsidiary Teaching Subject 3 400 Level o. of Units Faculty of Education Core Courses 20/22 Principal Teaching Subject (IRS) 12 Total 32/34 Courses in Islamic Religious Studies Students must pass 12 Units IRS 481 Comparative IRS 487 Figh III: Islamic Anti-Crime Formular 2 IRS 488 Figh V: Inheritance and Regulation of Commercial Transactions 2 IRS 489 Arabic Composition 2 IRS 490 The Growth and Spread of Islam in West Africa 2 IRS 491 Islamic Moral Philosophy 2 IRS 492 Inter-Religious Dialogue 2 Compulsory Course for IRS Students CUS 408 Curriculum Islamic Religious Studies 2 21.2.3 B. A. Education/Christian Religious Studies 100 Level o. of Units Faculty and University-wide Courses 8 (Same as for B.A. Education degree) Principal Teaching Subject (CRS) 16 Subsidiary Teaching Subject At least 12 Units in Two Subjects in the Faculty of Arts with at least 4 Units in each Subject 12 Courses in Christian Religious Studies Compulsory Courses 16 CRS 181 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 CRS 182 Introduction to Christianity 2 CRS 183 Introduction to Islam 2 CRS 184 Introduction to Old Testament Studies I 2 CRS 185 Introduction to New Testament Studies I 2 CRS 188 Introduction to the Study of Religion 2 CRS 189 Introduction to Old Testament Studies II 2 CRS 190 Introduction to New Testament Studies II 2 200 Level o. of Units University-wide Courses (GAS 201 and GAS 202) 4 Faculty of Education Core Courses 17 Principal Teaching Subject (CRS) 12 Subsidiary Teaching Subject A subject in the Faculty of Art 6

Compulsory Courses in Christian Religious Studies CRS 281 Introduction to the Pentateuch with Emphasis on Genesis 2 CRS 282 Literature and Theology of St. Mark 2 CRS 284 The Church in the Apostolic Age 2 CRS 285 Literature and Theology of St. Paul 2 CRS 286 History of Christianity: Reformation 2 CRS 291 History of Christianity: The Early Church 2 CRS 292 Philosophy of Religion 2 CRS 293 Literature and Theology of St. Luke 2 Required Courses for IRS Students IRS 281 Caliphate in the Classical Period 2 IRS 283 Islamic Rituals 2 Electives 6 Units from Arts in the Faculty of Arts All compulsory 200 Level Education Courses including CUS 209 for CRS/Education Students and all who offer CRS as their teaching subject 6 300 Level o. of Units Faculty of Education Core Courses 16 Principal Teaching Subject (CRS) 14/16 Subsidiary Teaching Subject which may be in Arts 6 Compulsory Courses in Christian Religious Studies CRS 381 History and Religion of Israel and Judah 2 CRS 382 The Theology of the Old Testament 2 CRS 383 The Synoptic Gospels CRS 384 Theology of the New Testament 2 CRS 385 A Study of the Major Prophets 2 CRS 393 African Traditional Religion 2 CRS 394 The Literature and Theology of Matthew 2 CRS 386 Sociology of Religion 2 OTE CRS 307 Teaching Bible Knowledge in Secondary School (3 Units) is compulsory for CRS Students plus Methods Course in the Subsidiary Teaching Subject 400 Level o. of Units Faculty of Education Core Courses 20/22 Principal Teaching Subject (CRS) 12 Courses in Christian Religious Studies 32/34 Students must pass at least 12 Units CRS 81 Comparative Study of Religion 2 CRS 482 The Literature and Theology of St. John 2 CRS 483 Studies in the Epistles of St. John 2 CRS 484 Studies in the Epistles (Romans) 2 CRS 485 Foundations of Christian Ethics I 2 CRS 486 The Growth and Spread of Christianity in West Africa 2 CRS 492 Inter-Religious Dialogue 2 CRS 493 Foundations of Christian Ethics II 2 Compulsory Course for CRS Students CUS 407 Curriculum in Bible Knowledge 2

COURSES I ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES 100 level IRS 183: Introduction to Islam (2 Units) The course starting with the etymology of Islam takes students through stages of evolution of Islam to the final state of perfection with special reference to involvement of all Prophets at every stage. The universality of Islam, Muhammadanism, as an alternative name, the ever currency of the teachings of Islam and the sources of information are discussed. IRS 186: Introduction to the Qur an The course begins with a survey of the religious practices in the Arabian peninsula shortly before the beginning of the revelation of the Quar an. It involves the description of the modes of revelation and personalities involved in the process. Authenticity of the Qur an, its inimitability, compilation and standardization are all critically examined. Characteristics of the Makkan and Madinah Surahs are explained. IRS 187: Introduction to the Hadith This is a critical examination of the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (S), which supplements the Qur an as a source of the Islamic Law. The course provides the apostolic precepts and examples covering the whole life of man, which reform his actions to please Allah and his prophet(s). IRS 191: Reading in the Qur an This is a selection of some parts of the Qur an for technical reading known as Tajwid. Students are guided to observe rules of Tajwid and also encouraged to commit the parts to memory. The parts so selected are treated analytically while students are guided to suggest appropriate themes for each part. IRS 192: Reading in the Hadith The course equips the students with the skills of reading Arabic text of Ahadith and their translation. A good number of Ahadith have been selected which centered on various topics, and the students are expected to identify lessons contained therein and memorize the texts. IRS 193: Basic Arabic This course introduces the sound system of Arabic and its orthography. Beginners are further assisted to acquire skills in reading and writing Arabic scripts through audio-visual demonstration. Basic conversation and the primary structure of Arabic sentences are treated. IRS 193 and IRS 194 are Introduced as Subsidiary 200 Level IRS 281: Caliphate in the Classical Period The course gives an in-depth study of the pre-islamic Arabian custom. It makes a critical assessment of Muhammad s mission as a Prophet and his administration in Makkah and Madina concluding with assessment of the administration of the four rightly guided caliphs. IRS 283: Islamic Rituals A full explanation of the concept of worship in Islam serves as a prelude to the course. This is followed by a critical study of various acts of worship such as Salat, Sawm, Zakat and Hajj. Students are shown a practical demonstration of the performance of each act. Using relevant quotations from the Qur an and Hadith, the course sheds light on rewards for performing them and the punishments for neglecting them. IRS 286: Eschatological Teachings of Islam This course deals specifically with the Yawmul-Akhirah which is defined and classified. The prelude to the Yawmul-Akhirah is examined, vividly described in its different stages. The core of this course is the

identification of the implications of Yawmul-Akhirah for life-good or bad, pleasant or horrible. The implications are discussed with illustrations. Terms such as Al-Yawmul-Akhir, Barzakh etc. are defined. IRS 287: Umayyad Dynasty The course offers a comprehensive and analytical study of the Umayyad administration in Damascus. Factors that led to the emergence of the administration are discussed with emphasis on the differences between the orthodox caliphate ad Umayyad administration. The course also focuses on the theological implications of the Umayyad political structure for the future of the entire Muslim Ummah. IRS 288: Intermediate Arabic The course gives intensive practical skills on accuracy, fluency and speed in reading vocalized texts and legibility, uniformity and beauty in writing through the use of manuals and audio-visual materials. Students are also exposed to the use of Nahw and Sarf in functional Arabic using the integrative approach and with emphasis on modern usage. IRS 289: Sufism The course critically examines the doctrine of Sufism both as an integral part of the Islamic custom and as an institution. Sufi terms, personalities, the Sufi hierarchy and major orders like Tijaniyyah, Quadriyyah etc. are discussed. IRS 290: Tajwid A study of the theoretical rules of Tajwid and their practical application in actual Quranic recitals following Riwayatu Hafs. Students are trained on the mechanisms of achieving accuracy through the use of diacritics as embedded in IImud-Dabt. 300 Level IRS 386: Caliphate in the Medieval Period (2 Units) This course critically examines the heterogeneity, complexity, achievements and troubles of the dynasty. The course takes a hard look at the various movements that emerged during the era. A special attention is paid to the ingenuity, creativity and administrative skill of some of the Abbasid caliphs. IRS 387: The Fall of Abbasid and the Crusades (2 Units) This is a survey of the latter Abbasid Caliphs, their achievements and shortcomings, their administrative style and the factors responsible for the fall of the dynasty in 1258 CE. The bloody encounter between the Muslim World and the Christians known as the Crusades is examined. Also discussed are the implications of the Crusades for the Muslim-Christian relationship in modern times. IRS 388: Islamic Philosophy (2 Units) The course examines the development of the Muslim religious thoughts, sources and origin. The emergence of different schools of thought in Islam such as Qadariyah, Jabriyyah, Muntazilah, the Ashariyyah etc. IRS 389: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence (2 Units) The course examines the origins of Islamic Jurisprudence, its philosophy, source and dynamism. It also treats the evolution of Jurisprudence and its importance to the Muslim community. IRS 390: Islamic System of Personal Status (2 Units) This course critically examines the relevance of the Shari ah provisions regarding the family life in any modern society such as marriage, divorce, child custody, etc.

IRS 391: Introduction to Tafsir (2 Units) The course studies the historical development, importance and types of Tafsir. Also, to be examined are the Asbabun-Nuzul and the pre-requisite to the study of Tafsir. Some verses are selected for model interpretation. IRS 392: Advanced Arabic I (2 Units) An intensive and comprehensive training in speaking skills with respect to Nahw and Sarf that strengthen students ability to construct simple and correct sentences. Students are further assisted to read standard texts without vocalization. IRS 394: Islam and Science Using the scientific issues treated in the Qur an, the course establishes the indivisibility of Islam and Science. The issues for illustration include creation of man as opposed to Darwinian Theory of Evolution, the Big Bang as recorded in the Quar an, the description of the celestial bodies etc. This is illustrated with the publications by Muslim scholars on Medicine, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Sociology, history etc. which were used in the Western World for many centuries. IRS 395: Islamic Political Thought This is the identification and critical examination of the principle governing political institution in Islam. The process of evolving political leadership, the mode of administration, accountability to whom, the implications of the whole system are thoroughly discussed using the Qur a and Hadith. A few notable political leaders who are role-models are listed for study. Differences between secular and Islamic systems are highlighted. 400 Level IRS 487: Islamic Anti-Crime Formula The course probes into what constitutes crimes. The course attempts answers to philosophical questions such as: who determines what constitutes crime? Is man capable of detecting crimes? Is man capable of effectively tackling crimes? The course, therefore, examines the Quranic approach to crime detection and crime prevention IRS 488: Inheritance The course highlights the Islamic formula of inheritance, the technique of sharing properties among the heirs and the honour given to the woman in the Islamic system of inheritance. IRS 489: Advanced Arabic II The course exposes students to more complex aspects of the Arabic language as used in various domains. Relevant skills in creative writing are acquired through the provision of short written samples. IRS 490: Islam in West Africa The course surveys the advent of Islam into the Western Sudan, the socio-economic factors which facilitated its spread. Other agencies which contributed to the spread are examined. The reciprocal influence of Islamic and Africa cultures are also examined. IRS 491: Islamic Moral Philosophy (2 Units) The course makes an in-depth study of what constitutes morality per se. It also identifies and examines thoroughly local variations of morality. It further sheds light on the methods of character training in Islam. The issue of the relationship between religion and morality is extensively addressed. IRS 492: Inter-Religious Dialogue (2 Units) The course makes a critical examination of the desirability of Inter-Religious Dialogue in a pluralistic society such as Nigeria. The course identifies the constraints to Inter-Religious Dialogue and finds ways and means of surmounting the constraints. The course gives a special attention to the potentials of Inter- Religious Dialogue contained in the Qur an and the Bible. Several initiatives already put in place locally

and globally are discussed. The course prescribes modus operandi of an effective Inter-Religious Dialogue formula. IRS 493: Islamic Concept of Commerce (2 Units) This is an in-depth study of the principle guiding commercial activities in Islam. Special attention is paid to the method of raising capital. The course examines extensively the issue of interest in commercial transactions as well as in banking system. Concepts of Shirkah, Mudarabah, Stock Exchange and related issues are discussed. IRS 494: Muslim Personalities (2 Units) This is to introduce students to some selected Muslim personalities who are worthy role models. These are mainly West African writers of Islamic Literature either in Arabic or English, teachers, philanthropists, Imams, Preachers who made truly significant achievements in the promotion of Islamic civilization in West Africa.