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Department of Arabic & Islamic Civilization

University of Peradeniya

Postgraduate Programme


Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies.
Courses available for the Post Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies.

Course Code Course Title Credits
ISC 501 Research Methodology 3
ISC 502 Religious Philosophical and Mystical thought in Islam 3
ISC 503 History and Civilization of the Muslims of Sri Lanka 3
ISC 504 Islamic Teaching and Current Social Problems 3
ISC 505 Spread of Islam in Iran 3
(New Courses shall be introduced in the due courses)

Minimum Course Duration: 01 Year

Master of Arts (Course Work) / Master of Philosophy in Islamic Studies
Courses available for the Master of Arts (Course Work) / Master of Philosophy in Islamic Studies:

Course Code Course Title Credits Core / Optional
ISC 601 Modern Trend in Islam 3 C
ISC 602 Islamic History (1258-1924) 3 C
ISC 603 The development of Islamic Civilization 3 C
ISC 604 Islamic Ethics and social institution 3 C
ISC 605 Islam and West 3 C
ISC 606 Research Methodology 3 O
ISC 607 Religion and politics in the Muslim world 3 O
ISC 608 Islam in South and South East Asia 3 O
ISC 609 Culture and Society in Iran 3 O
ISC 610 The spread of Islam in Africa 3 P
ISC 611 Islamic Law 3 C

Minimum programme duration:

Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic studies.
  • Minimum programme duration: Three Years.


Postgraduate Programme Coordinator in Islamic Studies
Mr. M.A.M.Yaseer,
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Arabic and Islamic Civilization,
Faculty of Arts,
University of Peradeniya.
E-Mail: yaseer_mam@yahoo.com