M.Phil. Islamic Law

Master of Philosophy Degree in Islamic law

  1. List of Academic Staff
NameStatus and QualificationResearch Interest
A.A. OwoadeReader& Head of DepartmentLL.B (Ilorin); BL.(Abuja); LL.M,, Ph.D. (Ilorin)Islamic Constitutional Law and Administrative Law,Islamic International Law.
A.A. AlaroProfessor
LL.B., M.A. (Madinah); LL.M(Omdurman); Ph.D. (Madinah), Ph.D. (Omdurman); BL (Abuja)
Islamic Law of Financial Transactions (Banking, Insurance &Capital Market).
I.A. AbdulkadirProfessor
LL.B. (BUK, Kano); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (Ife)Ph.D. (IIUM, Kuala Lumpur)
Islamic Law of Banking and Finance, Islamic Law ofCorporate Management and Transaction.
I.S. IsmaelProfessor
LL.B. ( UDU, Sokoto); BL (Lagos);LL.M. (Ife); Ph.D. (UDU, Sokoto)
Mirath and Wasiyyah (Islamic Law ofinheritance), Waqf (Endowment)
Azizat O. Amaloye- AdebayoReader
LL.B. ( UDU, Sokoto); BL.(Lagos); LL.M. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Nottingham)
Islamic Law, International Human Rights Law, Islamic Law of inheritance, Islam and disability rights, Law and Religion, Feminist Jurisprudence  and  IslamicLaw.
M.K. Imam-TamimSenior Lecturer
LL.B (Ilorin); BL. (Abuja); LL.M. (Ife);Ph.D. ( IIUM, Kuala Lumpur)
Islamic Family Law, Islamic Medical Law and Ethics
R.O. Olagunju- IbrahimSenior Lecturer
LL.B ( BUK, Kano) ; BL.(Abuja), LL.M (Ife),Ph.D.(Ilorin)
Islamic Law of Crimes and Torts, Islamic Commercial and Company Law
T.A. AbdulraheemSenior Lecturer
LL.B (Ilorin), BL.(Abuja), LL.M (Ife)Ph.D. ( USIM, Malaysia)
Islamic Medical Law and Ethics
A.H. FolorunshoSenior Lecturer
LL.B (BUK, Kano) BL(Abuja),LL.M. ( IIUM, Kuala Lumpur), Ph.D. (IIUM, Kuala Lumpur)
Islamic Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human  Rights andLiberties in Islam

B. Introduction

The programme is for advancement of research and analytical skill in the context of Islamic ethics and values. The knowledge so acquired should substantially enhance their prospects of gaining employment in various capacities such as academics, professional and other area of work where the ability to apply and advise upon Islamic legal issues is significant.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is for the enhancement of research and professional skills in Islamic laws and ability to function effectively and competitively in academics locally and globally.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to simulate excellent research and writing skills based on stronger foundation and better understanding of the role of Islamic law in a contemporary context. The objectives include:

  1. Producing graduates of distinction committed to lifelong learning, integrity and professionalism capable of being responsible leaders and communicators in their respective fields.
  2. Displaying the ability to deal with different types of legal system and laws
  3. Developing the ability to analyse, articulate and write on Islamic legal issues, by linking previous and current experiences with an academic inquiry, particularly via the dissertation.

E. Admission Requirements

The candidates are required to possess the following:

  1. O‘Level Credit or its equivalent in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Islamic Religious Studies or Arabic Language.
  2. A first degree in Islamic Law, Common and Islamic Law or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a Second Class (Lower Division) Honours.
  3. For M.Phil stand alone, candidate with Master degree from a recognised university with at least 50 – 54.5% or 3.0 – 3.49 CGPA or its equivalent. In addition, candidates are expected to satisfy the Faculty Postgraduate Board at a placement screening exercise to be conducted by the Faculty. Such prospective candidates must have a working knowledge of Arabic language and are required to satisfy the faculty Postgraduate Board at a placement screening exercise.

F. Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months. This programme is full time study only.

G. Detailed Course Duration

Law 823 Legal Research Methodology 2 Credits

Principles, Methods and approaches to legal research. Selection of research topics. Research design in legal methodology and research method. Finding materials in the library. Stages of legal research. Using social methods. Referencing. Formatting Ethical issues in Legal research. Tips on dissertation/project. Defence/viva voice. 30h (T); C

Law 824 Seminar 2 Credit

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor by the faculty postgraduate board is required to present 2 seminars. 30h (T); C

Law 899   Dissertation 2 Credits

Each student under the guidance of an approved supervisor is required to conduct research in an area approved by faculty postgraduate board culminating in the submission of a research dissertation.225h(T); C

Note:

In addition, candidates who have not taken the following LL. M Courses ISL 801, 802, 803 and 804 or their equivalent at LL.M level must take them as additional pre-requisites for graduation.

H. Graduation Requirements

For the award of M.Phil. in Islamic Law, the candidate must have passed the prescribed courses and submitted the research dissertation based on a preceding research protocol and presentation of a seminar at the Faculty level. The provision of Postgraduate School shall apply in the assessment of the research protocol and oral examination of the research project for the award of M.Phil. degree.

Summary

Core Courses : ISL 823 (2),  ISL 824(1) ISL 899 (5) 8 Credits

Total 8 Credits