University Requirements Student must complete 19 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10032100	Remedial English	0
Remedial English (E10032100) is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students who score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. Since the major concern of this course is to improve the students? proficiency before starting their ordinary university English basic courses and major courses taught in English, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing the students? ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance on the part of the students at the level of the English basic courses. Moreover, the course aims at expanding students? vocabulary needed for various tasks.
11000101	Islamic Culture	3
This course aims to establish the concept of Islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the Muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. It also aims to introduce the Islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to Globalization, Human Rights, Woman Rights, Democracy and other contemporary issues.
11000102	Arabic Language	3
This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and Arab old ones the modern and how to use them. This course aims to implement the Arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
11000103	English Language I	3
University English I (E11000103) is a three credit-hour university-required English language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. In addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. The course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
11000105	Palestinian Studies	3
The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it provides students with knowledge and `information about the Palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the Palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the Palestinian political reality. This course aims to study the Palestinian issue from its beginning until present in social, economic and political issues.
11000108	Community Service	1
This course aims to connect university students with charitable, community, and public institutions, while also enhancing students? role towards society and familiarizing them with humanitarian needs by providing assistance to targeted groups. It seeks to improve the living conditions of marginalized and impoverished populations. The course prioritizes achieving the greatest possible number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Palestinian context. This is not only through raising awareness and introducing these goals, but also by offering students opportunities to engage practically in implementing various SDGs locally. Students will participate in programs, projects, and activities aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, providing medical services, treatment, and medication to marginalized and poor groups, supporting gender equality and education, including persons with disabilities and special needs, preserving water resources and natural resources, raising awareness on alternative and clean energy, caring for the environment and agriculture, recycling solid materials, rejecting discrimination, promoting green spaces, and encouraging productive and forestry farming. Students enrolled in the course can join different stages designed with alternatives for each phase, allowing them to complete the requirements under flexible conditions. This approach benefits the community while developing students? skills and experiences.
11000117	Leadership and Communication Skills	1
The course aims to assist students in acquiring modern concepts in the field of communication and understanding the essential skills for effective communication with oneself and others. This is achieved through the use of effective teaching methods that rely on student engagement and motivation to learn through training and self-directed learning. The course emphasizes skill development through teamwork and interactive methods, helping students improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills by learning public speaking and the fundamentals of oration. Additionally, it helps students develop active listening skills, and contributes to enhancing their abilities in dialogue and persuasion, overcoming public speaking anxiety, self-promotion, negotiation, job interviews, presentation and delivery, and writing. The course also provides students with knowledge about innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as how to write a resume. Furthermore, the course aims to refine students' personalities through participation in group presentations.
11000126	Introduction to Computer Science and Skills	2
This course aims to enrich students with the basic computer skills alongside with the theoretical and practical backgrounds behind those skills. First of all, software and hardware components of a computer are discussed. This forms the substrate from which a student can realize the practical applications of a computer, especially in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thereafter, the student awareness for the security vulnerabilities of a computer system is improved through discussing the threats associated with the absolute dependability on the Internet in storing critical data. This is conducted with presenting the basic secure Internet frameworks for students with emphasis on scientific research platforms (ResearchGate, Google Scholar, LinkedIn,?etc). Finally, word processing, statistical analysis and presentation software are discussed with practical applications in the lab.
11000327	English Language II	3
University English II is a three-credit hour university-required English language course specifically designed to meet the needs of the students of the humanities and social sciences. The instructors of the course will employ a broad-based approach by integrating the four language skills, in order to enable students to improve their reading skills and comprehension of a variety of academic texts and to provide their own input by expressing their opinions on the topics under discussion, through either verbal participation in class or written assignments at home. As the discussions in class will be held in English, this is hoped to enhance the listening comprehension of students as well as provide them with opportunities to exercise their speaking skills. The units in the prescribed textbook have been organized according to the various strategies that students need to practice in order to improve their speed and comprehension, particularly while reading on an academic subject in English. These strategies include understanding vocabulary in context, using the dictionary, understanding information from graphs and charts, scanning for specific information, taking notes from reading, studying collocations ?. etc. In Addition to the texts set for intensive reading, six more passages are also considered as self ? reading passages so as to encourage students to read at home and contact their instructors.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 95 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10401111	Principles of Research	2
This training course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to do research. The course introduces students to research skills, conditions criteria, manuscript editing and art of writing. By end of the course, each student is expected to deliver a paper in their major. Instructor's evaluation of student's work will depend on how much the student was committed to the scientific research criteria.
10401112	Fiqh of Praying and Fasting	3
This course deals with the following topics: the rules of purity, types of water and impurities, ablution, purity bath, tayammum or sand ablution, rules of menstruation and post-discharge state; rules of prayers, prayer times, manner, pillars, conditions; special prayers such as traveler's prayer, Friday prayer, Eid or fesivals prayer, rain-invoking prayer, fear prayer and funeral prayer. It presents rules of fasting, its definition, conditions, pillars, fasting violators kinds, making the days up, expiatation of fasting, and the rules of fast-breaking charity
10401113	Fiqh of Zakat and Hajj	3
This course introduces the following topics: marriage contract, engagement, guardianship in marriage, marriage rights and duties, impacts of marriage contract such as: dowry, nafaqa (adequate financial support for the wife), and legal shelter. It also addresses divorce, khul' (divorce initiated by wife after paying compensation) and separation between the couple, impacts of divorce on child custody, nafaqa and compensation. The course ends with a detailed analysis of the personal status law articles dealing with these issues.
10401114	Fiqh of Marriage and Divorce	3
This course examines the following topics: marriage contract, engagement, custodianship in marriage, marriage rights and duties, conditions, requirements, and elements of marriage contract: dowry, nafaqa (adequate support for the wife), and legal shelter. It also addresses divorce, khul' (divorce initiated by wife after paying compensation) and separation between the couple, impacts of divorce on custody, nafaqa and compensation. The course ends with a detailed analysis of the personal status law articles dwelling on these issues.
10401116	Selling and Lease Contracts	3
This course deals with a number of topics: the concept of nominate contracts, classifications of financial contracts, levels of contracts; necessity, suspension, invalidity, validity and the nullity of the contract; it also deals with sale contract: its pillars, impacts, subcontracts of sale contracts such as contract of manufacture, forward sales contract, contract of money exchange; in addition to lease contract: its pillars, types and impacts. The course also holds a comparison between these contracts and the laws of contracts effective in Palestine especially related to landlords and tenants.
10401130	Islamic Ruling	3
This courses introduces students to the following topics: introduction to the science of Jurisprdence: its origin, main subject, history, and the most important publication on it, legal ruling and its divisions, the manotary provision and its divisions; the positive provision and its divisions; the ruling, the subject of ruling, and the one upon which the ruling is given.
10401215	Inheritance	3
This course covers a number of topics: reasons of inheritance, its conditions and impediments to inheritance, heirs, the increase of inheritance shares, inheritance given to blood relations, inheritance by estimation, mandatory will, transitional inheritance effective in Islamic courts, in addition to examining the items of personal status law which deals with such issues.
10401231	Legislation Sources	3	10401130
This course addresses the following topics: evidence of the legal judgments (rulings): the Holy Qur'an, Sunna, consnsus, analogy, absolute interest, commendation, blocking the pretexts, customs, actions of prophet's companions, and legislations of earlier nations.
10401436	Islamic Education Practicum	2
This course aims at providing students with skills on how to prepare teaching plans, implement correct procedures, and how to design a class. Every student will make observation of classes for junior and secondary school teachers so as to be able to link between theoretical knowledge they receives in class and practical teaching. This practical experience will allow them to learn about the school current state of affairs. Every student will also teach school classes and will be evaluated by the instructor, school headmaster/ headmistress, and the Islamic education teacher. The course is divided into two parts: the theoretical part which is given 16 hours, and the practical part which is given 60 hours.
10401438	Graduation Project	1	10401111
This practical course aims at training students to write a paper specific to religion fundamentals. Each student is expected to deliver a well-researched paper to the instructor on a topic related to their major. The instructor will evaluate their paper according to the rubrics of scientific research writing: stages of writing will include the choice of topic, topic of research, research outline and writing.
10406142	Ulom Al_Qur'an	3
This course covers the following topics: definition of the Holy Qur'an, comparison between the Holy Qur'an and Hadith (prophetic teachings), most important sciences related to the Holy Qur'an: Allah's divine message conveyed to the prophet (wahi), manner of revelation, collection and documentation of the Qur'an and writing it down, reasons for revelation, Meccan and Medinan chapters, the seven readings, Qur'an miraculous aspects, interpretation and explanation, various layers of interpreters and their methodologies.
10406143	Ulom Al_Hadith & Thentication	3
The course covers the following topics: status and importance of Sunna as well as its authenticity, definition of the science of Hadith s, its origin and the relevant terminology, the most important publications on Hadith sciences and the Hadith narrations; the chain of transmission and the content of Hadith (Sanad and Matn respectively), the Hadith narration and performance, ways of endurance, narrating the Hadith by paraphrasing; Science of discrediting or confirming the reliability of narrators, its ranks, layers of narrators, deviding the Hadiths into: successively narrated, the well-known Hadith (which is not totally successively narrated), individually narrated Hadith, the good Haith, the weak Hadith, and the fabrications added into the Hadith.
10406144	Qur'anic Recitation	3
Topics covered in this course include manners of recitation, the virtue and ranks of recitation, the definition of tajwid (reciting the verses in the best way), its position, the rules of saying the Isti'atha: (I seek refuge in Allah from the cursed Satan) and al-basmalah (saying: In the name of Allah) rules related to some sound like the non-voweled N and M, rules of elevating or lowering sounds (accentuated - deaccentuated), the different ways of pronouncing the letter R, places of articulation, manner of articulation, voiceless and voiced sounds, how to pronounce the definite article AL, symbols of making pauses or stop during recitation, the Qur'anic Script, in addition to other Tajweed rulings taking into consideration that students practice and apply these rules as practical classes will be given 70% of the course.
10406149	Exegesis "Tafsir 1"	3	10406142
This course is devoted to the interpretation of Al-An'am chapter: analytical interpretation, highlighting the miraculous aspects of this chapter. This is in addition to the chapter's presentation style of the issue of aqida (creed) and the manner of debating infidels; wisdom from the Meccan Quran's focus on Islamic faith rather than legislative details.
10406155	Analytical Hadith 1	3	10406143
This course is a study of 33 hadiths from Jami' al-Uloom wal Hikam (according to the analytical method). The course addresses hadiths dealing with niya (intention) iman (belief), bid'a (condemnable innovation) shubohat (doubts) nasiha (advice) brotherhood, tawba (repentance), soul infusion in body.
10406160	The Islamic Creed I	3
Islamic Creed ('aqida) course deals with the following topics: the meaning of the concept: Islamic Creed, its characteristics, and its impact on the individual as well as the society. It also discusses the Qur'an's approach of establishing the 'aqida, signs or indications of the existence of the Creator; issues that ban people from believing in Allah; the meaning of monotheism, its types, requirements and the acts which nullify the belief; a brief explanation of other pillars of belief: the belief in angles, heavenly-revealed books, messengers, the day of judgment and fate and divine decree.
10406245	Recitation 1	1	10406144
The course deals with the following topics: the recitation of the 29th and the 30th parts of the Holy Qur'an, in terms of recitation, memorization, taking into account the practical application of the rules of Tajweed.
10406246	Recitation 2	1	10406245
The course deals with the following topics: Al-Baqara Chapter, in terms of recitation, memorization, taking into account the practical application of the rules of Tajweed.
10406247	Recitation 3	1	10406246
The course deals with the following topics: the recitation of the 27th and the 28th parts of the Holy Qur'an, in terms of recitation, memorization, taking into account the practical application of the rules of Tajweed.
10406248	Qur'anic Story Telling	3
the course deals with various topics: the meaning of the word "story" in language and convention, the meaning of the concept: the Qur'anic story, its objectives, characteristics, and the most crucial douts which were raised against the Qur'anic story, and how such doubts were refuted; a detailed study on some stories such as the story of Adam, Noah, Moses, Solomon, David, (PBUT), other samples of stories of people who are not prophets might be studied such as the story of Saul, Kurah, and the People of the Cave.
10406250	Analytical Interpretation 2	3	10406142
This course is devoted to the analytical interpretation of An-Nur chapter, in addition to the Medinate Qur'anic chapters' presentation of the punishments stipulated in the Qur'an such as the punishment of adultery, the accusation of chaste women, it aims at presenting a detailed study on the event of slandar and the morals concluded, the Islamic rulings which protect and preserve the society and guarantee chasity, the rules of asking for permission, the rulings of clothing and accessories; then, students would be asked to present the interpretation of the 28th part.
10406254	Fiqh of Siyra	3
The course covers the following topics: the concept of biography, its resources, importance, benefits and advantages gained from the study, and the particularities of it. It also discuses the most important contemporary doubts which were raised on it, and they were refuted; it deals with a very detailed and analytical study of the events which had taken place since the prophet's birth till his death, benefiting form the morals concluded from such events.
10406256	Analytical Hadith 2	3	10406143
This course deals with the following topics: a study of various hadiths chosen from Nail Al-Awtar or Subul As-Salam. The hadiths are about clothing, sexula intercourse, foods and drinks, huntings and slaugtered animals, oaths and vows, rulings and judgements, funerals and Jihad. These hadiths are studied in accordance to the analytical approach.
10406258	Principles of Hadith Drivaton	3	10406143
This course deals with the following issues: methods of haditg verification and sourcing from the authentic sources of sunnah, the method of sourcing the hadith using the computer, the way by which they can collect the hadiths and organize them, how to draw the hadth sourcing tree, judgement steps by which they can examin the authentication of the hadith in terms of the narrators and the text itself. The practical classes are given almost 70% of the total number of classes.
10406263	Syntax Studies 1	3	11000102
The topics which covered in this course are: parts of speech: nouns, verbs, etc. the static (al-mabni) and the inflected (al-mu'rab), the definite and the indefinite nouns, the subject and the predicate, the nominative subject of the verb (was, etc.) and the predicate of (inna), verbs and their parts and tenses. The course laso presents some texts from the Qur'anic scripts and honarable hadith, in addition to the speeches of the Arabs.
10406265	Computer Use in Sharia Sciences	1
This course aims at helping student acquire necessary computer skills and knowledge which enable them to access information about Shari'a by using the computer, CDs, and the Internet. The course also aims at helping students get access to websites on Islamic sciences, Islamic verdict websites and jurisprudence assemblies, and research centers which focus of financial issues. One of the course requirements is to ask students to do a research on one Islamic issues by using the computer.
10406351	Methods of Exegesis	3	10406142
The course deals with the following topics: introduction to Qur'anic interpretation (tafsir), and the allegorical interpretation (ta'wil), and the differences between the two approaches, the conditions of the Qur'anic interpretor, interpretation by using: the narrated traditions or by opinion; in addition to presenting some interpretations of the deviant sects, and interpretations of contemporary interpretors.
10406357	Methods of Hadith Scholars	3	10406143
The course covers the following topics: a study of the narrators' approaches and their methodologies of composition and authorship in hadith sciences choosing the books: Al-Jawami', Al-Bukhari, Muslim, The books of the Four Sunan, Sunan Ad-Darmi, Al-Baihaqi, Musnad Ahmad, in addition to some other books like: Musannaf Abdel-Razeq, Tabaqat Ibn Sa'd, etc.
10406361	The Islamic Creed 2	3	10406160
This course covers the following topics: a detailed study of belief in angels, belief in prophets and messengers, belief in divine scriptures, belief in the Day of Judgment, signs of the Hour, resurrection, punishment in the grave, punishment in Hellfire, and the bliss of Paradise.
10406364	Syntax Studies 2	3	10406263
This course covers several topics, including the accusative cases, such as the five objects (direct object, the exception (Istithna'), the circumstantial adverb, and specification (Tamyiz). It also addresses the genitive cases, numbers and their pronouns, and the dependent elements (Al-Tawabi'), which include conjunction (Atf), apposition (Badal), the emphasis (Tawkeed), and descriptive adjective. The course incorporates practical examples from Qur'anic verses, Hadith, and classical Arabic texts. Additionally, it includes the parsing and grammatical analysis of Surah Al-Kahf, focusing on the extraction and application of grammatical rules.
10406366	Art of Oration	2
This course covers the following topics: the importance of public speaking and its role in raising awareness and providing guidance, how to prepare a successful speech, the characteristics of an effective speech, the foundations for selecting the topic of a speech, the qualities of a successful speaker, and the pitfalls to avoid in both the speaker and the speech. It also addresses teaching-related topics, including the significance of lessons, the differences between a lesson and a speech, how to prepare a successful lesson, and how to plan sequential lessons. Additionally, the course includes contemporary examples of prominent speakers and teachers through YouTube and video presentations. The course also emphasizes practical training and real-world application by the students, with the practical component constituting 70% of the course.
10406452	Objective Exegesis	3	10406142
This course covers the following topics: introduction to thematic exegesis, presenting differences between the thematic exegesis and analytical interpretation, its importance in contemporary reality, a detailed study on some samples of thematic exergesis concentrating on contemporary issues such as: freedom, women, the methodology of knowledge and research, dialogue, the factors behind the rise and fall of civilizations, war ethics and consultation.
10406453	The Inimitability of The Qur'an	3
The course covers the following topics: the definition of the word miracle, the concept of miraculous aspects, the importance of miraculous nature, the history as well as the progress of research on the miraculous aspects, a comparison between the miracles of prophets, types of the miraculous aspects of the Holy Qur'an: the legislative, rhetorical, scientific, numeral,etc.
10406462	Comparative Religions	3
The course deals with the following topics: introduction to comparative religions, its origin, the efforts of Muslim scholars in this field, the current state of this discipline in this modern age. It also includes a detailed study on Judaism and Christianity in terms of: their beliefs, sects, the most important legislations, rituals, festivals, sacred religious texts (scripture), and their contemporary reality. It deals with certain religious texts chosen from the bible or the Tora to be compared with other corresponding religious texts from the Holy Qur'an; in addition to a brief study on non-heavenly religions aiming at offering a general introduction on them.
10411175	Fiqh of Contemporary Financial Transaction	3
This course covers the following topics: contemporary financial jurisprudential issues, such as: rulings on usury in sales and exchanges, the issue of two sales in one contract, possession (catching the money): its rulings and modern applications, the sale of debt and its contemporary practices, rulings on credit cards, the rulings on the fluctuation of paper currency values, tawarruq and its modern applications, the selling plus (murabaha) for the orderer to purchase, and the jurisprudence of commercial papers.
10411179	Introduction to Islamic Banks	3
This course covers the following topics: the emergence and development of Islamic banks, their foundations, objectives, characteristics, social and economic roles, and their relationship with central banks and conventional banks. It also explores the sources of funds, investment and financing mechanisms in Islamic banks, including financing structures such as Murabaha for the orderer to purchase, joint mudarabah, ownership-ending partnership, leasing ending in ownership, and the banking services offered. Additionally, it covers the criteria for profit distribution, management of Islamic banks, Shari'ah supervision in Islamic banks, and practical applications of Shari'ah supervision.

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 12 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10401135	History of Islamic Legislation	3
This course first introduces students to the meaning of fiqh and tashri' and their characteristics; origin and role of Islamic fiqh and its characteristics; originality of Islamic fiqh, fiqh disagreements and causes; origin of opinion and hadith schools and characteristics of each school. Then the course moves to well-known figures of fiqh: sahabis (companions) and tabi'in (followers), fiqh schools of thought; introduction to the followed fiqh schools: their followers, principles, characteristics, and publications of fiqh scholars. The course ends with textual fiqh study of selected topics from early fiqh scholars' books. The course also sheds light on contemporary conclaves and institutions, and introduces most important contemporary fiqh scholars.
10401224	Fiqh of Legislative Verses and Hadiths	3
Topics covered in this course are importance of studying fiqh issues based on legislative texts, presentation and demonstration on verses of commandments (ayat al-ahkam), and on hadiths of commandments and their methods. This is in addition to an analytic
10401321	Fiqh of Political System in Islam	3
Topics covered in this course include the foundations of the political system in Islam, its features; refutation of secularism; concept of pledge of allegiance, concept of social contract, mutual commitments emerging from them; head of state and his duti
10401337	Methods of Teaching Religion	3
Topics covered in this course include the following: methods of teaching Islamic religion topics such as Holy Qur'an and its interpretation, prophetic teaching, aqida (creed), morals, fiqh, Islamic economy, financial transactions; concept of the school curriculum and factors affecting it; modern pedagogical theories, and methods of teaching primary, junior and secondary school students.
10401433	Discretion & Shari'a Intents	3
This course addresses a number of topics: introduction to ijtihad (individual interpretation/ judgment), its importance, types, applications and purposes; introduction to purposes of shari'a, their importance, types, levels, manner of preserving them; contemporary fiqh applications on ijtihad according to shari'a purposes.
10406272	Islamic Psychology	3
This course begins with a definition of what a psychological problem is, concept of psychology, its origin, Muslim scholars' contributions to it; importance of psychology for scholars and preachers, concept of Islamic psychology, its foundations, most important theories of psychology and Islam's attitude towards them; the psyche in the Holy Qur'an: its types, illnesses, treatment; most important contemporary psychological problems and their treatment from an Islamic perspective. The course will address problems such as depression, suppression, homosexuality, tendency towards violence, authoritarianism, schizophrenia. The course ends with a look at the most important psychological problems facing drug addicts and Islam's treatment of these problems.
10406273	Islamic Sociology	3
This course introduces students to the concept of sociology as a social science, its origin, Muslim scholars' contributions to it, importance of sociology for a Muslim scholar and preacher. The course also highlights the concept of Islamic sociology, it goals, topics, fields and methods of research; most important contemporary theories in sociology and Islam's attitude towards them; bases of society building from an Islamic perspective, concept of civic society and its institutions. The course also introduces students to the concept of social peace and its foundations, the mosque, ruling authority and role of each in the Muslim society, social traditions in the Holy Qur'an and sunna; factors behind rise and fall of civilizations from an Islamic perspective. The course concludes with a study of the most serious social problems in modern societies and in Arab Muslim societies and how Islam addresses these problems which include crimes, drug addiction, marriage disputes, family breakdown, ethnic disputes, social violence, favoritism, bribery and political and financial corruption.
10406274	Rhetoric in The Holy Quran	3
This course begins with the definition of rhetoric as a science inimitability of the Qur'anic rhetorical style; concept, importance, characteristics, most important writings on it, past and present, rhetoric of word in the Holy Qur'an, science of meaning, science of philology, and science of rhetorical figures. This will be accompanied with practical applications of each on the Holy Qur'an verses. The course caps with an artistic description in the Holy Qur'an.
10406359	Objective Hadith Studies	3
This course begins with a definition of what a thematic hadith is and its difference from an analytical hadith; its importance in our present life. Then, the course moves to a detailed study of models of thematic hadiths with emphasis on contemporary issues such tidings on inevitable victory of Islam in hadith, methods of education in hadith, treatment of religious extremism and exaggeration in religious phenomenon in hadiths. The course ends with a study of sex education, medical issues and rights of people with special needs in hadiths.
10406367	Prophet in Teaching & Behavior	3
This course focuses on a selection of prophetic hadiths pertinent to Islamic manners and heart softening hadiths. It also focuses on hadiths of virtues which educate a Muslim on noble morals.
10406368	Al_Sunnah & its Status in Legislation	3
Topics covered in this course include definition of sunna, its rank in legislation, deniers of authenticity of sunna, in the past and at present; fabrication of hadith phenomenon and scholars' efforts to fiqht it; sunna between the shiites and al-khawarij (rebels), Sahabis' (comparnions) justice; sunna beween the mu'tazilah,( political or religious neutralists) and al-mutakalimoon (Muslim theologians), sunna and orientalists, shobha (doubt) against sunna and its refutation. The course ends with a look at controls for sunna understanding.
10406370	Dawah Methods	3
Topics covered in this course include call to Allah, its importance, methods of calling to Allah, preaching, qualities of a successful caller to Islam, necessary contemporary religious knowledge/information caller should enjoy; importance of the caller's understanding of the reality, its particulars, the society and its contemporary problems, importance of direct calling and its methods such as calling through setting good examples and treatment, calling through modern literature: fiction, poetry, thought, essay or article, calling through social and charitable events. The course also touches on how calling can make use of mass media and modern technology such as social media (facebook, twitter, e-mail, etc) electronic sites, TV satellite channels, and projectors. The course includes practical training for students in call to Islam and its methods. This practical part of the course takes 30% of the course.
10406371	Studies in Islamic History	3
This course introduces students to the concept of history, science and philosophy of history, Qur'an's attitude towards history, most important historians in Islamic history, sources of Islamic history and their methods, orientlists' methods in their study of Islamic history, most important suspicions they have raised this history and discussion of their shubhat (doubts). The course ends with analytical descriptive study of the most important events in Islamic history since the guided caliphate through the downfall of the Ottoman caliphate and the beginnings of the modern age.
10406375	Islamic Journalism	3
Topics covered in this course include definition of media, its importance, functions, influence and attributes; development of mass media in contemporary world, legislative controls on media in Islam, impact of media on society, traits of Islamic perception of media, objectives of media in Islam, role of Islamic media in society development, extent of freedom given to media in Islam, role of women in the media from an Islamic perspective. The course is also a study of effective mass media real models from an Islamic perspective. These include satellite channels, magazines, and newspapers. The course also addresses the prospective role of Islamic media between reality and ambition. The course concludes with a study of live models from contemporary Islamic media.
10406469	Islamic Sects and Contemporary School of Thoughts	3
This course begins with an examination of the development of Islamic sects and reasons for their emergence. It then moves to the study of the most important Islamic sects, their origin and attitude towards them in the light of the Holy Qur'an and sunna. These sects to be highlighted include ahlu sunna (adherents/followers of the sunna and the community) al-mu'tazilah (neutralists) al-matardiyah, al-sha'irah, al- marji'ah, al-Khawarij (rebels) the Shiites, the sufiyyah (sufism). The course is also a study of some deviant contemporary sects such as al-Qadyaniyah, al-Ahmadiyah, and al-Nasiriyah. The course also addresses a number of contemporary schools of thought, ideologies and trends and their impacts and Islam's attitude towards them. These include communism secularism, liberalism, capitalism, nationalism, globalization, and Zionism. The course caps with a study of the most important contemporary Islamic trends, their origins and position towards them. These trends include reformers, revivals, Muslim Brotherhood, contemporary salafists, jihadist salafists, al-Qa'ida and Liberation Party.
10411286	General Finance in Islam	3
This course introduces students to the concept of public finance, financial system revenues, and expenditures, house of money (bayt al-mal) financing and investment budget of Islamic state, consumption, expenditures and investment in the Islamic state.
10411376	Fiqh of Financial Markets	3
This course introduces students to the concept of stock exchanges, their importance, functions, types, instruments and ways of trading in them. It also addresses the shari?arules pertinent tothese exchanges, Islamic stock exchangesharesandtheircharacteris
10513316	Design & Producing Teaching Aids	3
This course begins with a description of the theoretical framework of audio visual educational aids in term of concept, importance characteristics, criteria for use, foundations of their design and production. The course then addresses the concept of the communication process and its elements. The course concludes with design and production of educational aids, by students, in their specialization in harmony with its theoretical framework. Students are expected to make use of modern technology in their design and production of these aids.
11011222	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	3
Explores the world of entrepreneurship and creativity by examining the processes and techniques used to develop ideas and turn them into successful projects. The course includes understanding the foundations of entrepreneurship and the stages of emerging business development, in addition to analyzing the factors that affect the success of entrepreneurial projects and enhancing creativity in various fields.

Free Courses Student must complete 4 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10129	History of Civilization & its Beginning	2
History and Origins of Civilizations This course studies the emergence of early human civilizations, beginning from the Paleolithic era through the advent of agriculture and the formation of the first cities and states. It focuses on ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Nile Valley, India, and China, as well as Mediterranean civilizations like Greece and Rome. The course examines the factors that contributed to the development of civilizations such as social organization, economy, religion, and arts, with emphasis on the key achievements and innovations that laid the foundations of human history.
7303311	Medicinal Plants in Palestine	2
The course "Medicinal Plants in Palestine," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the rich plant biodiversity of Palestine, focusing on species traditionally used for medicinal purposes. It explores the botanical characteristics, therapeutic uses, and preparation methods of key native medicinal plants, including collection, drying, and storage techniques. The course also examines the traditional and modern applications of these plants in treating common diseases, along with the cultural and historical significance of their use in Palestinian society. Furthermore, it highlights relevant legislation and the challenges surrounding the sustainable utilization and preservation of medicinal plant resources. By the end of the course, students will gain an appreciation of local ethnobotanical knowledge, develop awareness of environmental and health-related issues, and enhance their ability to critically evaluate the safe and effective use of medicinal plants.
7303312	Cosmetic Products and Community	2
The course "Cosmetic Products and Society," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the world of cosmetics from both scientific and societal perspectives. It covers the basic components of cosmetic products, their mechanisms of action, methods of formulation, and evaluation in terms of efficacy and safety. The course also explores the health, psychological, cultural, and economic aspects associated with the use of cosmetics. In addition, it highlights the local and international laws and regulations governing the cosmetic industry and discusses the role of media and social platforms in shaping societal perceptions of beauty and appearance. The course seeks to raise students? awareness about the safe and informed use of cosmetic products and to enhance critical thinking and social analysis skills regarding beauty and health issues in contemporary society.
7303433	Pharmacy & Society	2
This course explores the vital role of pharmacists in promoting public health and serving the needs of the community. It focuses on the pharmacist's responsibilities in health education, disease prevention, and patient advocacy. The course also covers communication skills, cultural competence, and collaboration with other healthcare providers and organizations to improve community health outcomes.
7404111	Family Health	2
This course aims to give undergraduate students who are not medical majors a brief overview of health issues and topics related to all family members in order to reach a state of complete physical, psychological, mental and social safety for all family members including their nutritional health. The course also aims to familiarize students with many concepts in the fields of health and their importance, such as marriage health, reproductive health, and child health. The course also addresses the importance of medical examination, as it has become an urgent necessity with the development of genetic engineering and the spread of AIDS. There has been a strong call to compel people to medical examination before marriage and provide the necessary genetic counseling for the couple, as medical examination before marriage has become a necessary procedure to build a healthy family.
10311197	French Language	2
This course is intended for students from other departments who are not majoring in French but are interested in exploring the French language and the cultures of French-speaking countries. It is suitable for students in fields such as Media, Public Relations, English Language, Business Administration, Accounting, and others. As a beginner-level course, it introduces the fundamentals of the French language, including sentence structure, correct pronunciation, and basic communication in daily life situations, such as making introductions and describing places and people. The course corresponds to level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
10311198	French Language 1	3
This course aims at introducing students to the French alphabet, and the way of writing masculine and feminine words, as well as sentence structures: personal pronouns, verbs, and objects (direct and indirect). It also lists daily events using assistance tools such as drawings, pictures, and some short answers: acceptance, rejection, thanking, apology, and justifying the answers.
10805107	Psychological Culture in Our Recent Life	2
Psychological Culture in Our Contemporary Life This course studies the importance of psychological culture and its impact on the individual and society in the modern era. It focuses on applying psychological concepts to understand daily behaviors, manage psychological stress, and promote mental health across various life domains such as work, family, and education. The course also reviews the role of media and technology in shaping contemporary psychological culture.
10816001	Planning and Development	2
The course aims to explore the factors and determinants that influence policy formulation in both its internal and external dimensions. It emphasizes the optimal use of tools and instruments and the provision of precise information necessary for planning processes, particularly in the context of social mobilization, security and stability, financial resources, national production, industrial energy, and military power at national and international levels. The course also covers an analysis of theories and schools of political development, including behavioural liberal theory, social growth theory, Marxist theory, dependency and development theory, and the Islamic theory of succession. Additionally, the course focuses on studying the methods of political development theories, their intellectual sources, goals, and dimensions, aiming to understand the reasons behind the failure of these theories and models to achieve the desired political development.
11000111	Jerusalem	2
Jerusalem This course offers a comprehensive study of the city of Jerusalem and its religious and cultural significance throughout history. It covers the geographical, historical, religious, and political dimensions of the city, from the Canaanite period through the Jewish, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader, and Ottoman eras, up to the current Israeli occupation. The course also explores Jerusalem?s importance in the three monotheistic religions, its historical and religious landmarks, and contemporary political issues surrounding the city
11000112	Fighting Corruption : Challenges and Solutions	2
\This course examines the concept of corruption, including its forms, causes, and anti-corruption efforts. Additionally, it focuses on promoting good governance and anti-corruption strategies. Students will develop an awareness of the essential values of integrity, the dangers of corruption, and ways to combat it.
11000131	Geography of Palestine	2
Geography of Palestine This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the physical and human geography of Palestine as the ancestral homeland of the Palestinian Arab people. It explores the historical context that has shaped the contemporary geographical landscape of Palestine in its various dimensions: political, economic, social, cultural, demographic, and urban. The course also seeks to foster a sense of national identity among students by connecting geography with national memory, which reflects the Palestinian people's struggle for freedom and independence. The course includes practical applications to explain basic concepts and terminology through in-class and at-home activities, field visits, and the preparation of reports based on these visits. Students will learn how to obtain information from primary and secondary sources and use multimedia tools?audio, visual, social media platforms, and internet search engines. The course will also feature the screening of documentary films and lectures from international universities. Additionally, students will draw various physical, political, and historical maps of Palestine to deepen their understanding of its geography, contemporary history, and just cause.
11000151	General Principles in Administration	2
It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts and practices in management science. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply management principles in various organizational settings. The course includes diverse topics covering all major aspects of management, from planning and organizing to leadership and control.
11000152	Introduction to Debate	2
It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
11000153	Introduction to Debate	3
It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
11000155	Poison Prevention	2
This course explores the science of toxins and their impacts on human health and the environment, while emphasizing practical strategies for prevention and intervention. Students will understand the mechanisms of toxic substances, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants, and examine their effects on biological systems. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to assess risks, implement safety measures, and advocate for effective public health strategies to mitigate the impact of toxins in various societal contexts.
11000156	Investment Principles	2
Aim to provide students with basic knowledge and concepts related to investment. This course covers a range of topics that help students understand how to make informed investment decisions and analyze the returns and risks associated with various investments. The course provides a comprehensive overview of types of investment assets, financial markets, and investment strategies.
11000157	Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling	2
It aims to introduce students to the basics of marketing and personal sales. The course covers basic marketing concepts and processes, such as market analysis, identifying the target audience, product development, and e-marketing, in addition to understanding the basics of personal selling and its various techniques.
11000158	Medications and Community	2
This course an in-depth examination of the interaction between drugs and societal factors, bridging the gap between pharmacological science and its broader social implications. Students will explore the mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic uses, and side effects, while also addressing the societal, economic, and ethical dimensions of pharmacology and the impact of pharmaceuticals on public health.
11000161	Engineering & Society	2
This course aims to introduce students to the reciprocal relationship between engineering and society, and the role of engineering in serving humanity and sustainable development. It explores the ethical, social, environmental, and technological dimensions associated with engineering practices, highlighting how engineering decisions and technologies shape modern societies and how societal and cultural contexts influence engineering solutions. The course also encourages critical thinking and interdisciplinary analysis to understand the contemporary challenges facing the world. It enhances students' ability to assess the impact of technological solutions from social, cultural, and economic perspectives.
11000162	Environment in Palestine	2
This course is of particular importance due to its coverage of topics related to the local environment and the environmental challenges facing Palestine, as well as its close connection to the concepts of environmental sustainability and sustainable development. Offering this course as an open course will contribute to raising students' awareness of current environmental issues and enhance their ability to think critically and contribute to environmental protection.
11000165	Earthquake Mitigation	2
The course covers a number of important topics related to earthquake risk reduction, including: an introduction to seismology; the nature of site soil and its impact on the seismic behavior of structures; the mechanism of earthquake effects on buildings; construction materials; the expected seismic behavior of common building types in Palestine; general specifications for earthquake-resistant buildings; and risk analysis and assessment, in addition to prevention and public safety measures. Discussion sessions during the course focus on several additional key topics, such as shelters and a general introduction to disaster risk assessment and management. This course aims to contribute to the university?s mission of serving the community and its institutions through specific tasks. It does so by applying knowledge in education to build a culture of safety and develop capacities to reduce disaster risks in general, and earthquake risks in particular, at all levels. It also seeks to promote community engagement in line with international disaster risk reduction strategies.
11000166	Genetics and Society	2
This course is specifically designed for students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, aiming to explore the complex relationship between genetics and society. We will study the scientific foundations of genetics, then move on to explore its impact on various aspects of our lives, from health and disease to behavior and abilities. Through interactive lectures, group discussions, and analysis of current studies, you will develop a deep understanding of how genetics interacts with social and cultural factors to shape the individual and society.
11000167	University Psychological Adaptation	2
This course aims to support new university students in adapting to the academic and social environment by enhancing their psychological and interpersonal skills. Topics include stress management, time management, building positive relationships, self-confidence, study skills, and coping with transitional life changes. The course promotes self-awareness and mental well-being through interactive activities and practical exercises that empower students to effectively and positively adjust to university life.
11000168	Principles of Ocupational Saftey	2
11000169	Risk Assessment and Management	2
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of risk analysis, assessment, and management. It is designed to actively engage students in exploring real-world applications of risk management tools and techniques. The course covers a wide range of risk types?including financial, contractual, technical, environmental, and execution-related risks?with a focus on how to identify, analyze, and evaluate their potential impacts. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process, which involves the systematic identification, analysis, prioritization, and treatment of risks to reduce the likelihood and/or consequences of undesirable events. The course offers a structured approach to developing risk management strategies, guiding students through each phase?from risk identification and initial assessment to the formulation of effective response and mitigation plans.
11000173	Sign Language	2
The course aims to shed light on sign language by exploring its origins, meaning, importance, and rules. It highlights the vital role sign language plays in creating a means of communication for individuals with hearing impairments, particularly through real-time interpretation of spoken language.
11000175	Democracy, Human Rights & International Human Rights	2
This course explores the concepts of democracy and human rights and the interrelationship between them. It examines the notion of human rights, their foundations, characteristics, and classifications, as well as the role of international organizations in their promotion and protection. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of the significance of democracy and human rights for both the state and society, with particular emphasis on the Arab world. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of democracy and human rights globally.The course further examines the concept of international humanitarian law (IHL), its historical development, and its principal sources both customary and treaty-based. It outlines the key legal obligations of parties to armed conflicts and neutral states, as well as the duties of occupying powers toward the occupied territory and its population.
11000254	Sports and Health	2
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11000331	English Conversation Skills	3
This course is meant to help students communicate more effectively and confidently in spoken English. The course addresses improvements in oral skills needed for discussions, presentations and daily life interactions. Students also have opportunities to beef up their vocabulary repertoire in different walks of life, that they can be able to express themselves smoothly when encountered with different situations. This course is intended to target all university students who yearn for consolidating their English communication skills needed for the 21st century.
11000332	English Writing Skills	3
English Writing Skills is an elective course designed to develop students? academic writing skills in English. It focuses on enhancing grammar, vocabulary, and organization to help learners express their ideas clearly and effectively. The course introduces various forms of writing such as paragraphs, essays, summaries, and reports. Emphasis is placed on the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing. Students will also learn how to write with purpose and audience in mind, using appropriate tone and style. By the end of the course, students will be able to construct well-organized and a coherent essay with a thesis statement, a development of a thesis statement and a conclusion. Students will be trained to write a claim an a supporting evidence to produce a coherent well-developed essay.
11201101	Introduction to Musicology	2
11201103	Palestinian Music Folklore	2
Studying the musical production of the Palestinian people, and identifying the style of popular music. Palestinian, and analysis of popular music at the instrumental and lyrical levels. Research into the characteristics of instrumental music and its popular singing features. Study and analysis of the various forms and templates of popular music. Identifying examples of popular songs and types of popular musical instruments, in terms of their manufacture, sound structure, and methods of playing them.
11201163	Choir	2
The course aims to learn collective singing of a repertoire of Palestinian and Arab national anthems and songs.