Certificate

Postgraduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy

(N/762/7/0054)/(03/26)(FA14017)

Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Islamic Chaplaincy is the new program introduced by Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) in the conjunction with Al-Islam Specialist Hospital, This program is a Postgraduate Certificate Program of Level 7 as referred to the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF).

Entry Requirements:

*Candidate with at least a bachelor degree in Islamic studies or psychology or counselling or healthcare or any related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent as approved by Senate.

*Candidate with at least a bachelor degree in Islamic studies or psychology or counselling or healthcare or any related field but CGPA less than 2.50, admissible subject to a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as approved by Senated field, and passed APEL assessment.

Program Aims:

*This program introduces students to chaplaincy from Islamic perspective related to clinical pastoral education (CPE) and fundamental knowledge of Islamic pastoral care (Muslim chaplaincy) that covers the Islamic worldview.

*This program also offers an added value to students in the current job especially to those who are already in the healthcare sector. It will become a platform to elevate skills and character to become a qualified professional and experienced chaplain, and relate their knowledge in Muslim chaplaincy work.

*This program also aims at building the personality of the students by nourishing and instilling virtuous attitudes and values, emphasizing on ethics and professionalism, nurturing sensitivity towards various cultures and motivating the students to engage in life-long education.

Curriculum Structure

  • The duration of study for this program is 6 months, based on the academic calendar for postgraduate students undertaking the research mode. Here is the list of the courses that will be taught in this program:
  • Islamic Worldview in Medicine
  • Comparative Religion
  • Maqasid Syariah in Pastoral Care
  • Ibadah Friendly Hospital
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Muslim Chaplaincy
  • Research Project Proposal

Tuition Fees

*RM14,000 (Malaysian)
*RM21,000 (International)

Deputy Dean (Research & Academician)

Name: TS. Dr Norazah Mohammad Nawawi
Email: norazah@unisel.edu.my
Contact No: 03-55223549/ 013-3851443

Programme Coordinator
Name: Encik Rashidin bin Idris
Email: crashidin7@unisel.edu.my
Contact: 014-7426882