**Identification Card for the Specialization: Sharia and Law**
**Code:** G.M. F7.S1.16
**Modules:** O 1202, O 1402
**Level:** Master’s
**Field:** Humanities and Social Sciences
**Department:** Islamic Sciences – Sharia
**Specialization:** Sharia and Law
**1. Training Location**
**Faculty/Institute:** Humanities and Social Sciences
**Department:** Islamic Sciences
**Accreditation Reference:** 752 dated 26/08/2018
**2. Other Participants:**
**Partner Institutions:**
– General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development
– University of Bordj Bou Arréridj
– University of Batna 1
– University of Khenchela
– University Center of Brika
– University of Setif 2
– University of Constantine 2
– University of Bejaia, …
**Other Socio-Economic Partners:**
– Electricity Production Company, M’sila
– Kendoor Group, Bordj Bou Arréridj
– Lafarge Cement, M’sila
– Industrial Equipment Maintenance Company, M’sila
– Primatac Souih Brick Production Company
– Haddna Milk Company, M’sila
– Maghreb Pipe Company for Pipes and Industrial Fibers
– Solar Energy Hatchery
– National Agency for Youth Employment Support, M’sila
– Local Development Bank, M’sila
– National Bank of Algeria
– External Bank of Algeria
– Bank of Peace, M’sila
– National Savings and Retirement Fund, M’sila, …
**Foreign Partners:**
– University of Lille 3, France
– Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
– University of Al-Manar, Tunisia
– University of Gafsa, Tunisia
– Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
– University of Pécs, Hungary
– École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture, Toulouse, France
**3. General Organization of Training: Project Position**
**4. Content and Context of Training:**
Islam is currently the second-largest religion in the world (1.57 billion Muslims) and is the state religion of Algeria. It is also one of the most developed religions globally. Sharia is the most widespread approach due to its application in legal matters. The Master’s program in Sharia and Law aims to provide human resources capable of supporting Sharia and law approaches at the academic and legal application levels (training qualified personnel in Sharia and law).
**5. Objectives of the Training:**
To understand Islamic law and doctrine, and to grasp the methodology of Islamic legislation. The Master’s in Sharia and Law aims to equip students with crucial knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence and analyze Islamic religion to derive legal practices. Objectives include:
– Understanding Sharia and Islamic law (or Quranic law),
– Recognizing the Quran and the Sunnah as sources of Sharia,
– Comprehending Sharia as an ethical and spiritual law,
– Exploring the application of Sharia in Islamic societies,
– …etc.
The program contributes to a precise understanding of Islamic legal thought, a clear view of Islamic traditions, and comprehension of the interpretations and explanations by Islamic jurists.
**6. Target Skills:**
The program provides essential contributions to train students for careers in justice and law, requiring knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence.
**7. Local, Regional, and National Employment Opportunities:**
Graduates of the Master’s in Sharia and Law can pursue various careers, including:
– Higher education and research, preparing for a Ph.D.
– Expert and global consultancy in study offices, law firms, and cooperation organizations
– Justice professions, such as lawyer or judge
– Organizational professions, public administration roles
– Business management
