العربية The Department of Sharia and Law at UST seeks to provide distinguished educational and consultative services in the fields of Sharia and Law through a specialized academic staff and advanced programs and curricula that meet the needs of society and the requirements of the labor market at the local and regional levels, employing the latest teaching methodologies in accordance with quality standards and academic accreditation.
The Department of Sharia and Law aspires to achieve leadership and excellence at the local and regional levels in the fields of Sharia and legal sciences.
- To enable students to acquire a solid foundation of essential knowledge in the fields of Sharia and legal sciences, qualifying them to work in various legal professions.
- To create an appropriate academic environment that fosters creativity in Sharia and legal sciences, contributing to the graduation of competent and well-trained cadres capable of professionally practicing legal and Sharia-related work.
- To develop the analytical, research, and intellectual skills of Sharia and Law students in a manner that supports scientific research within the field of specialization.
- To establish a strong linkage between theoretical study and practical application, ensuring that educational outcomes are effectively utilized in real-world legal practice.
- To actively contribute to the dissemination and development of legal awareness within society through lectures and seminars in Sharia and legal sciences, targeting both governmental and non-governmental institutions.
Organizational Structure of the Department of Sharia and Law
The Department of Sharia and Law consists of the following programs and units:
- Sharia and Law Program
- Islamic Studies Program
- Arabic Language Program
- Master’s Program in Islamic Studies
- Secretary of the Academic Departments
Academic Programs
Scientific research
Academic and Research Areas of the Department of Sharia and Law
First: Comparative Jurisprudential Studies
- Comparison between Islamic jurisprudence and positive (statutory) laws.
- The impact of Islamic Sharia on Arab legislations.
- Contemporary ijtihad and its legal applications.
Second: Public Law
- Constitutional law and the principles of Sharia within the constitutional system.
- Administrative law and its relationship with Islamic jurisprudence.
- Judicial review of the constitutionality of laws in light of Sharia.
- Human rights in Sharia and law.
Third: Private Law and Jurisprudence
- Contracts in Islamic jurisprudence and civil law.
- Civil liability in Sharia and law.
- Ownership and real rights in jurisprudence and law.
- Companies and commercial transactions.
Fourth: Criminal Law and Criminal Jurisprudence
- Crimes and punishments in Islamic jurisprudence.
- Guarantees of the accused in Islamic Sharia and criminal law.
- Emerging crimes (electronic and economic) in jurisprudence and law.
Fifth: Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
- Rules of judiciary and evidence.
- International commercial arbitration.
- Mediation and amicable settlement in Sharia and law.
Sixth: Personal Status Law and Family Jurisprudence
- Marriage, divorce, alimony, and custody.
- Inheritance, wills, and endowments (waqf).
- Contemporary family issues.
Seventh: Islamic Economics and Finance
- Islamic banking and takaful (Islamic insurance).
- Contemporary financial contracts.
- Jurisprudence of modern financial transactions.