The program provides an enriching educational experience at the master’s level, focusing on applied ethics. This field immerses students in the study of principles, ethical standards, and norms that shape a life aligned with Islamic teachings. Additionally, students also study ideas of important figures and thinkers in ethics from different schools of thought.
The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in advanced studies within the dynamic field of applied ethics. This interdisciplinary area is dedicated to examining ethical challenges prevalent in sectors like politics, medicine, research, and technology, as well as various professional ethical practices. It addresses critical concerns including global justice, the ethical consequences of innovative healthcare technologies, and the stewardship of the environment for succeeding generations. With its roots firmly planted in moral philosophy and ethics, the subject necessitates a broad spectrum of knowledge and proficiency in its practical applications.
Objectives of the course
Educating and training experts in Applied Ethics who are sufficiently capable of addressing and resolving ethical challenges and conflicts.
Acquiring knowledge of and uncovering new ethical issues and dilemmas in contemporary life, while employing research methodologies in Applied Ethics.
Subjects offered
Prerequisites: General Psychology, Islamic Anthropology, Islamic Mysticism, An Introduction to Sociology
Applied Ethics: An Introduction to Applied Ethics, Environment Ethics, Cultural Ethics, Business Ethics
Main Courses: Moral Psychology, Ethics in Hadith, Ethics in the Quran. Comparative Ethics between Religions