Philosophy

PHILOSOPHY Islam is a comprehensive religion that pervades all aspects of man’s life including matters of faith and practical living. For a Muslim to conduct his personal and social life in accordance with the tenets of Islam, there is need for him to acquire an in-depth knowledge of Islam. Islamic studies at the NCE level is therefore directed towards the development of a balanced personality that is socially accommodating, intellectually alert, morally sound and spiritually dedicated to the cause of Allah. As a religious study, the focus is towards the achievement of social solidarity, ethical harmony, human equality and brotherhood in the society, particularly the Nigerian society.

Objectives

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

i) To acquaint the students with the broad outlines of Islam.

ii) To prepare the students to understand Islam as a culture and civilisation

iii) To provide high quality training to enable graduands make rigorous and scholarly approach to the contemporary problems of the Muslim community with particular reference to Nigeria.

iv) To instill in the students the spirit of God consciousness, to lead them to appreciate and uphold the values and teachings of Islam, and to live by it.

v) To adequately prepare students to teach at the Basic Education level

vi) To give the students adequate intellectual exposure that will enable them pursue further education in Islamic studies particularly at the B.Ed degree level.