Overview

The Department of Islamic History and Culture was established at the People’s University of Bangladesh with a view to produce skilled and dynamic graduates of Islamic History and Culture. It hosts two programs- BA (Hon’s) four years integrated course & MA (Master’s) one Year. From the very beginning, the department had efforts to provide profound and advanced knowledge of Islamic History and Culture in the country. However, the curriculum for BA (Hon’s) program need to be reviewed to provide students with appropriate knowledge in Islamic History and Culture.

Mission

Vision

The Department of Islamic History and Culture is a spirited Islamic center. It aims to fulfill the cultural, religious, educational, and social needs of the Muslim community. The sole purpose of the Department is to create skilled and competent people with Islamic values for achieving national and international prosperity.

Objective

• To generate and motivate educational environment that supports diversity and inclusion.
• To develop department consisting of faculty members dedicated to their duties as “teachers and scholars”.
• To encourage community attachment between students and faculty.
• To develop Religious and social ethics and leadership skills, teamwork with effective communication & time management in the profession.
• To develop and use research, knowledge, and skills that advance Islamic History and Culture practice in the context of diverse cultures.

Intended Learning Outcome (ILO)

Students who have any of the following qualifications may apply for the admission to BA (Honours) program in Islamic History and Culture:

• Students who have passed SSC, and HSC, or equivalent public examinations with at least two 2nd divisions, or minimum GPA 2.5 in each (5.00 scale) may apply for admission. Students who have minimum 2.00 in any one of SSC, or HSC, and a total of GPA 6.00 may also apply.
• For English medium students, minimum 5 subjects in “O” level, and 2 subjects in “A” level examinations are required. At least Grade B, or GPA 4.0 in four subjects out of the seven subjects, and at least Grade C, or GPA 3.5 in the remaining three subjects (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, and E=1).
• The children of freedom fighters with a total of GPA 5.0 in both SSC, and HSC, or in equivalent public examinations may apply for admission with a copy of the Freedom Fighter Certificate issued by the Government.
• For GED students, the admission requirement is at least 410 marks out of 800 marks in all 5 courses of GED program, and with an average of 450 marks.