The classes of M.A. Islamic Studies were started in 1982 under the administrative control of the Institute of Islamic Studies and Arabic, keeping in view the need for scholars of Islamic Education who could analyse modern sciences i.e. Economics, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology in the light of the teachings of Islam and be able to present scientifically and effectively the truth of the revolutionary teachings of Islam in every field of life. It is the need of the time that scholars be produced who are experts of Islamic Education with an exposure to modern, scientific, technological and social developments. Such scholars will be able to help in keeping a balance between modern demands and eternal and collective principles of Islam.

The Institute was bifurcated by the University in two separate Departments i.e. Islamic Studies and Arabic in August 1996. The Department has tailored a two years programme of M.A. Islamic Studies. In Addition to master’s programme, the Department also has the facilities for M.Phil. and Doctoral programmes.