The study of theology, logic, and philosophy offers profound personal and collective insight, addressing the deeper relationship between faith, spirituality, and rational inquiry. This course is designed for advanced learners of Islamic studies — particularly for those who wish to explore differences among various Islamic sects and develop intellectual coexistence through knowledge and understanding.

Cambridge Islamic College introduces this comprehensive course on Theology, Logic, and Philosophy to approach these disciplines through the lens of Islamic teachings. It represents a central field within Islamic intellectual and philosophical study, where rational inquiry is harmonized with divine revelation.

Logic provides the foundation for structured thinking — enabling learners to recognize fallacies, construct coherent arguments, and interpret religious texts with precision. Muslim scholars such as Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Al-Farabi (Alpharabius), and Al-Ghazali (Algazelus) emphasized logic as essential for understanding truth with clarity and balance. Their works continue to inspire the study of reason as an integral part of faith.

This program encourages intellectual depth and analytical reasoning to address complex theological questions rather than relying on sentiment or subjectivity. It equips learners with strong cognitive tools to advocate and justify faith-based principles in academic discourse, philosophical debate, and modern societal contexts. By merging faith with logic and philosophy, the course cultivates critical thinking and strengthens the intellectual foundation of belief.

A stronger grasp of theology and logic empowers scholars to reason both scientifically and spiritually, enabling them to articulate their faith convincingly and thoughtfully. The reconciliation of faith with reason lies at the heart of Islamic philosophy, allowing Muslim learners to preserve the tradition of rational, reflective, and divine understanding that defines Islam’s intellectual legacy.

Modules Included

• Understanding Al-Aqeedah at-Tahawiyyah (Imam Tahawi) – Classical Islamic Theology
• Al-Muqaddimah – An Introduction to History (Ibn Khaldun)
• Hujjatullah al-Baligha – The Profound Evidence of Allah (Shah Waliullah) – Part 1
• Hujjatullah al-Baligha – The Profound Evidence of Allah (Shah Waliullah) – Part 2
• Tahāfut al-Falāsifa – The Incoherence of the Philosophers (Al-Ghazali)
• Ar-Radd ‘ala al-Mantiqiyyin – Refutation of the Greek Logicians (Ibn Taymiyyah)

This course is offered online through DeepDeen, providing flexible and self-paced access to in-depth Islamic learning guided by expert scholars.