Faculty Of Islamic Studies
The Qatar Faculty Of Islamic Studies(QFIS) is an international centre for Islamic thinking and dialogue, committed to enhancing research intoIislamic Culture.
QFIS began its two year General Diploma in Islamic Studies in 2007. This was followed in February 2008 by an MA in Contemporary Fiqh and an MA in Public Policy in Islam.
Arabic and English are the languages of instruction for all programs.
QFIS serves Qatar Foundation's primary missions of education and research, and ensures the sustainability of important aspects of the country's culture by illuminating Islam's contemporary role.
Learning at QFIS takes place in an open, intellectual atmosphere, incorporating respect and social responsibility in accordance with Islamic principles.
QFIS is based on the plurality and tolerance of Islamic Jurisprudence and civilization. It provides a structure of study that adapts and contributes to a modern and changing world. The curriculum illustrates the richness and diversity of Islamic culture, emphasizes the openness of the Islamic faith, and demonstrates the power and potential of Islam to serve humanity.
The Faculty's graduates are strongly-grounded in Islamic faith, practice, and civilization, and are open and prepared for engaging with all that their civilization produced, and with the wisdom and thought of other civilizations.
For more information about the Faculty of Islamic Studies, please visit http://www.qfis.edu.qa/