School of Sharia - The University of Jordan -

Program Specifications

Ph.D in Islamic Judiciary and Legislative Policy / Program Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the requirements for the PhD degree in Islamic Judiciary and Legislative Policy, the student is expected to be able to:

  1. Have a deep faith in God and His Messenger and show a clear commitment to the teachings of Islam so that this is reflected in his personality, behavior, and dealings.
  2. To objectively analyze and evaluate knowledge of the origins, development, foundations, and procedures of the judiciary.
  3. To assess and analyze sharia judiciary issues scientifically and compare the rules and regulations of contemporary developments in the field of sharia judiciary.
  4. To illustrate and analyze the contemporary applications of issues related to Sharia judiciary and the arguments and documentation of the Sharia courts and evaluate them objectively.
  5. To demonstrate a deep understanding of the concepts, principles and knowledge in judicial sciences and master the practical application of its foundations and principles.
  6. To introduce and discuss judicial legal rulings and work to convince the addressees in a scientific and rational manner based on sound principles and evidence.
  7. To critically discuss, analyze, and evaluate contemporary developments in family and personal laws and provisions related to family and personal issues.
  8. Communicate effectively and competently with others, especially those who disagree with him, and work well within a team based on the general Islamic principles that call for understanding and cooperation for good.
  9. To conduct original research in investigating issues related to Islamic Judiciary in preparing his thesis, and in publishing solid research that includes scientific addition in peer-reviewed scientific journals.