ALIM COURSE HOMEPAGE
'Indeed, it is only the people of knowledge who fear Allah.' (al-Qur'an 35: 28)
The alim course is unfamiliar territory for most people, to really understand it, you will have to start your learning here and browse this section.
Using the submenu to your left or the links below, you will be able to browse the following infomation:
- What is the Alim Course?
- Alim Course Outline: this explains how each part of the Alim course is broken down and what each part covers in general.
- Progression Structure : This page shows you how the Alim course is structured in terms of prerequisites and progression routes. It will give you a good idea of what takes you where and where you might fit in, and thus serves as a good guide when considering taking up the Alim course.
- Why the Alim course? In case you are thinking whether to, or not to, this page might help motivate you and give some perspective.
- What are the Islamic Sciences? Yes, what are they exactly ...?
- Detailed Course Maps, Every Subject at Every Level: This page will show you detailed course maps for every level of the Alim Course; a full curriculum breakdown.
- Part-time Alim Course: this page details how the Alim course is taught part-time and shows the relevant course maps for part time study.
- Entry Requirements for the Alim course;
- How to Apply; this will open in a new window or tab and take you to the admissions section of the site.
- Fees;
- Alim Course Lecturers: a list of the scholars who are our current Alim course lecturers and their profiles.
At EC, full-time 6th Form students can combine their A levels with the Islamic Sciences Programmes (ISP) over 3 years. These 3 years are the equivalent of 3 years of the Alim course taught in traditional madrasahs. The ISP can also be studied independently on a part time basis without combining it with any A levels. Al-Hamdulillah, in 2006 we extended the Alim course provision by another 3 years so that students can complete their Alim course up to the final year at EC. They will then be able to complete their final Ijazah year (At-Takmeel) at EC or elsewhere in the UK or the Islamic world.
So that our students complete the Alim course with a recognised undergraduate qualification, we have worked in partnership with a British university to develop a BA in 'Islamic Sciences and Society'. This BA will form a necessary but not sufficient part of the Alim course and will grant graduate ulama a British degree which will enable them to continue postgraduate studies in any university or pursue a suitable career as an Alim. For more details on the Alim Course and the BA, use the submenus to the left under the 'Alim Course' and the 'BA Islamic Sciences and Society' buttons.
6th Formers who would like to study the Alim course in conjunction with AS/A levels, visit the 6th Form section for 6th Form related details.
JOIN THE EC ALIM COURSE AT YEARS 2 AND 3
If you have studied the first 2-3 years of the Alim course in any other institute or you have an A level in Arabic or equivalent proficiency, it may be possible to join our Alim course at years 3 or 4. You will need to satisfy us through an interview and assessment that you have an adequate background in the Islamic Sciences and are profficient in Arabic and English. If you are interested, please contact us for more information on 02073776677 or email alimcourse@ebrahimcollege.org.uk. This is a great opportunity for students who would like to continue Alim course studies and get the 'BA Islamic Sciences and Society' degree at the same time.
STUDY THE ALIM COURSE PART-TIME
From October 2008, students (male and female) will be able to study the Alim course part-time. For more information visit the Part-time Alim Course page.
Career Options After Alim Course
If you are wondering what you might be able to do after studying the Alim course, please download and read this document for information on career options for people who complete the Alim course. Download doc...