Tafsir/Tafseer (3 Years) [Degree Program]

Cordova Academy course code: FSR

Degree awarded: Diploma

Duration: 3 years

Course fees: Course fees are set at $35 per month.  Books and CD may to be purchased separately.  Course books vary in price from one course to the other.

Academic department: Department of Scriptural Sciences

Contact telephone: 1-613-263-0313

How to apply: Apply online.

Course description

The Degree Program in Tafsir/Tafseer allows you to better understand the Islamic Scriptures it their linguistic, religious and historical context.   Students commence as complete beginners and go through to an advanced level over three years. The Degree Program in Tafsir/Tafseer has been carefully structured to allow you to measure your progress step by step. Learning Tafsir/Tafseer also opens the door to the vast knowledge of the Islamic world, including religious and historic elements, while providing you with a perfect platform from which you may learn one or more of the associated programs; Jurisprudence and Islamic Canon Law.

Special Features

    * Proficient Scholars of Scripture shall be involved in your Tafsir/Tafseer teaching at all levels of the program.  Your study will be supported by the multimedia facilities, which shall be available on the Cordova Academy website.  
    * Personal tutors based in the Department of Scriptural Studies will help you in planning your progress and reflecting on it, to ensure that you are constantly building up transferable and academic skills.
    * You will have access to the excellent student support and renowned service of Cordova Academy.

Career Opportunities

Seeing as Tafsir/Tafseer is primarily associated with the Qur`an, there are numerous opportunities for graduates of the Tafsir/Tafseer program at Cordova Academy.  The academic and social skills acquired from the courses, which equips graduates with the ability to broaden their understanding of the Islamic faith.  This will also benefit any who wish to further their studies on Islamic Culture, History and Islamic Canon Law.

Entry Requirements

English language: Candidates must be proficient in the English language, which is the language of instruction and examination at the Academy.

Coursework and Assessment

Nearly all course units are assessed by a combination of course work , oral and written examinations.

Academic Department

Department of Scriptural Sciences

TAFSIR (TAFSEER) COURSES

FSR100   Tafsir: An Introductory course

FSR101   Scholars & their works under the microscope

FSR102   Surah Yusuf (as) Explained

FSR103   Al-A'raaf  Explained

FSR104   Al-Baqarah Explained I

FSR104   Al-Baqarah Explained II

FSR104   Al-Baqarah Explained III