Islamic Psychology from the perspective of the Maqasid Methodology
The course is part of the IPRN Islamic Psychology Research Network, and presents an Islamic framework, the Maqasid Methodology, for researchers to address various questions and issues. It draws on a comprehensive understanding from the Quran and Sunnah and explores its application within the field of Islamic Psychology
Asynchronous online learning with 3 live sessions
GSE101
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Saturday, January 26, 2025
- 15 weeks at 2 hours/week
Total learning hours: 51
15 recorded lecture hours
6 live session hours
30 hours of self-learning
Tuition: Free
Administrative fee: US$50
Fee waiver available for selected applicants.
Advanced
English
Guest Lecturer
Jasser Auda
Founding Chairman
Professor Jasser Auda is a scholar of Islam. His latest contribution is a New Maqasid Methodology that aims to bring about a restructuring of Islamic scholarship around a complex network of the higher objectives/Maqasid of the Quran and Prophetic traditions. He is Al-Shatibi Chair for Maqasid Studies at the International Peace University in South Africa, a Founding and Board Member of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, an Executive Member of the Fiqh Council of North America, a Member of the European Council for Fatwa and Research, and the Chairman of the Canadian Fiqh Council.
Instructors
Professor G. Hussein Rassool
Dr. G. Hussein Rassool, with a PhD in Psychology and Education from the University of London, is an international expert in mental health and addiction. He currently works as an academic advisor, psychology lecturer, and Clinical Consultant at Sakina Counselling Institute. He also practices Islamic psychotherapy. Dr. Rassool was a Senior Lecturer at St. George’s Hospital Medical School, where he developed innovative academic programs. He has authored eight books and published over 100 papers, focusing on addiction, mental health, and Islamic perspectives on healthcare. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health and has held visiting professorships internationally.
Dr. Bagus Riyono
Dr. Bagus Riyono, president of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP), is a psychology lecturer at Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. His research focuses on Islamic psychology, covering motivation, personality, leadership, and organizational development. An industrial and organizational psychologist, he has consulted for major organizations since 1995. He earned his master’s in I/O Psychology from Hofstra University, New York. Dr. Riyono also leads SIETAR-Indonesia and Gerakan Indonesia Beradab, a movement for human dignity. His 2011 dissertation integrated conventional and spiritual theories of motivation. He co-founded Maqasid Institute Indonesia, focusing on sustainable development.
About this program
This course introduces the Maqasid Methodology as an Islamic framework for addressing questions and challenges within Islamic psychology. Rooted in Quranic and Prophetic teachings, the methodology equips researchers and practitioners with tools to integrate Islamic principles into the study of human behavior, mental health, and overall well-being.
This course is offered in cooperation with the Maqasid Institute, the Al-Balkhi Institute of Islamic Psychological Studies and Research, and the International Students of Islamic Psychology, combining expertise and resources from leading institutions in the field.
This course, delivered through the MOOC system on the Moodle platform, features 13 lectures organized into 6 self-paced learning units. Additionally, it includes 3 live sessions for real-time interaction, with dates to be announced later
Who is this course for?
Designed for postgraduate students and researchers, the course provides a critical alternative to contemporary psychological approaches, highlighting the limitations of modern frameworks and offering a holistic, spiritually-aligned methodology.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Discuss the Maqasid Methodology framework and its application in Islamic psychology.
- Identify limitations in contemporary psychological approaches.
- Explore future-oriented, comprehensive frameworks in research and community initiatives.
- Develop a personal research agenda incorporating Islamic principles.
Course Outline
The course is delivered online over 6 units comprising 13 lectures, offering a mix of online video lectures, readings, quizzes, reflection exercises, and a final assignment. The units include:
- Introduction to Maqasid Methodology
- Limitations in Islamic Psychology
- Re-orienting the Islamic Worldview and Islamic Psychology
- Research Methodology
- The Composite Framework
- Re-envisioning Islamic Studies via Maqasid Methodology
Participants are expected to
- Actively engage in all course activities, including discussions, assignments, and self-reflection exercises.
- Attend 3 live sessions.
Certificates
- A Certificate of attendance will be available to those who have completed 80% of the lectures and exercises.
- Learners who complete all course requirements (reflection exercise, forum participation, and submit a short paper (4-7 pages) will be awarded a Certificate in : Islamic Psychology from the perspective of the Maqasid Methodology