Filsafat Hukum Islam
Doctoral Course, UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung, 2026
Course Overview
Doctoral course in Islamic Law (Ilmu Syariah) focusing on the philosophical foundations of Islamic legal thought.
The course examines the ontological, epistemological, and axiological dimensions of Islamic law, the historical development of Islamic legal philosophy, major schools and intellectual traditions, and the relationship between philosophical reasoning and Islamic legal methodology.
Particular emphasis is placed on maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah, theories of justice, legal authority, methods of ijtihad, and contemporary applications of Islamic legal philosophy. The course is designed to develop advanced critical reasoning and the ability to reconstruct Islamic legal thought in response to contemporary social, legal, and ethical challenges.
Course Information
| Course Level | Doctoral Course |
| Program | Doctoral Program in Islamic Law (Program Doktor Ilmu Syariah) |
| Field | Philosophy of Islamic Law |
| Institution | UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung |
| Location | Metro, Lampung, Indonesia |
| Academic Year | 2026 |
| Primary Areas | Ontology · Epistemology · Axiology · Islamic Legal Philosophy · Maqāṣid al-Syarī‘ah · Ijtihad · Justice · Legal Authority · Contemporary Islamic Legal Thought |
Philosophical Framework
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Explain and critically analyze the ontological, epistemological, and axiological foundations of Islamic law.
- Examine the historical development of Islamic legal philosophy from classical to contemporary periods.
- Compare major schools and intellectual traditions in Islamic legal philosophy.
- Analyze the relationship between philosophical theories of Islamic law and positive legal systems.
- Evaluate the role of maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah in addressing contemporary legal problems.
- Analyze philosophical principles underlying methods of ijtihad.
- Apply Islamic legal philosophy to contemporary legal, social, ethical, and institutional issues.
- Develop and defend a philosophically grounded argument for the reconstruction of contemporary Islamic law.
Course Materials
| Meeting | Topic | Material | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pengantar Filsafat Hukum Islam: Etika dan Moral Dasar | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 2 | Tanggung Jawab Akademik dan Kepekaan Sosial dalam Hukum Islam | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 3 | Ontologi, Epistemologi, dan Aksiologi Filsafat Hukum Islam | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 4 | Sejarah Perkembangan Pemikiran Filsafat Hukum Islam: Klasik hingga Kontemporer | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 5 | Mazhab dan Aliran Pemikiran dalam Filsafat Hukum Islam | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 6 | Keterkaitan Teori Filsafat Hukum Islam dengan Hukum Positif | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 7 | Relevansi Maqāṣid al-Syarī‘ah dalam Problematika Kontemporer | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 8 | Ujian Tengah Semester (UTS) | Assessment | Coming soon |
| 9 | Kaidah Filosofis dalam Metode Ijtihad | PPT / PDF | Coming soon |
| 10 | Penerapan Filsafat Hukum Islam pada Kasus Kontemporer — Project-Based Learning I | Project | Coming soon |
| 11 | Penerapan Filsafat Hukum Islam pada Kasus Kontemporer — Project-Based Learning II | Project | Coming soon |
| 12 | Penerapan Filsafat Hukum Islam pada Kasus Kontemporer — Project-Based Learning III | Project | Coming soon |
| 13 | Presentasi Proyek | Presentation | Coming soon |
| 14 | Review Komprehensif Filsafat Hukum Islam | Review | Coming soon |
| 15 | Persiapan Ujian Akhir Semester | Review | Coming soon |
| 16 | Ujian Akhir Semester (UAS) | Final Assessment | Coming soon |
Learning Approach
The course emphasizes advanced critical and philosophical analysis. Learning activities include:
- Doctoral-level academic discussion
- Critical reading of classical and contemporary Islamic legal thought
- Comparative philosophical analysis
- Maqāṣid-based legal reasoning
- Case analysis
- Problem-Based Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Individual and group presentations
- Critical reflection on legal authority and justice
- Reconstruction of contemporary Islamic legal thought
Key Assignments
1. Philosophical Analysis of Islamic Law
Students analyze a selected Islamic legal concept through ontological, epistemological, and axiological perspectives.
2. Critical Review of Islamic Legal Thought
Students compare classical and contemporary approaches to Islamic legal philosophy and identify their methodological implications.
3. Maqāṣid-Based Contemporary Legal Analysis
Students analyze a contemporary legal issue using maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah and philosophical reasoning.
4. Contemporary Islamic Legal Philosophy Project
Students develop and present a philosophically grounded framework for addressing a contemporary Islamic legal issue.
Assessment
Assessment may include:
- Academic participation and doctoral-level discussion
- Critical reading and reflective assignments
- Individual or group analytical papers
- Contemporary legal case analysis
- Project-Based Learning activities
- Mid-Semester Examination (UTS)
- Project presentation
- Final Examination (UAS)
Learning Resources
- RPS / Course Syllabus — Coming soon
- Lecture Materials — Coming soon
- Reading List and References — Coming soon
- Philosophical Analysis Guidelines — Coming soon
- Maqāṣid Analysis Materials — Coming soon
- Contemporary Case Study Materials — Coming soon
- Project Guidelines — Coming soon
- Assessment Rubrics — Coming soon
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