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Training the productive researcher

The Advanced Track & Higher Research

Advanced research training that brings together narration, critical study, and critical editing in a complete scholarly project.

Advanced levelIndividual research supervisionLive & recorded learning

About the program

Progressive learning and corrected practice

Advanced research training that brings together narration, critical study, and critical editing in a complete scholarly project.

Learning outcomes

  • Framing an original, researchable question.
  • Selecting the appropriate method, tools, and sources.
  • Analyzing and critiquing hadith or heritage material.
  • Producing a study or a critically edited text to scholarly publishing standards.
The Advanced Track & Higher Research
Advanced levelIndividual research supervision

The study plan

Interconnected units that lead to completion

The initial academic structure is shown here; details of hours and schedules are updated by the administration.

01

Advanced research methods

Designing the question, the plan, and building the argument.

02

Applied criticism

Chains, texts, and sources.

03

The research seminar

Periodic presentation, discussion, and feedback.

04

The scholarly project

A study or critical edition under supervision, with a defense.

The next step in your path

Submit a preliminary application, and your level and scholarly background will be reviewed to choose the most suitable starting point.