Federal Varsity Katsina To Begin Diploma, Certificate Programmes In Qur'anic Sciences

The Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State has announced that it would soon commence Diploma, Certificate and Basic Intensive Certificate programmes in Qur'anic courses.

This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Habibu Umar-Amin.

Umar-Amin stated that the university’s Centre for Qur`anic Studies and Research (CQSR) has concluded arrangements to commence the programmes.

According to him, the Director of the centre, Dr Jabir Musa-Suleiman, said the programmes included Diploma in Qur`anic Science, Senior Certificate in Qur`anic Studies and Basic Intensive Certificate Course for Qur`anic Proficiency.

He quoted the Director as saying that the diploma programme will run for two years and requires candidates who have memorised the Holy Qur`an and other requirements.

“The requirements as mentioned by Musa-Suleiman are four credits in Ordinary level, comprising Arabic Language and Islamic studies.

“The period for the certificate course is two semesters comprising three different classes which include basic level beginners and advanced level.

“The duration for the Basic Knowledge of Qur`anic Studies programme is three years, targetting those who memorised the Holy Qur`an. The certificate would enable candidates to further their studies in and outside the country,” he stated.

Umar-Amin boasted that many first-generation universities in the country cannot offer the course introduced in the university.

He further advised applicants to leverage the centre and enrol. promising them the best academic experience.