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Master of Doctrine and Contemporary Doctrines.
Description:
The Master's program in Contemporary Doctrines and Doctrines is an academic program that aims to prepare specialists in the field of Islamic doctrine and various intellectual doctrines, with a focus on studying, analyzing, and critiquing contemporary trends from an Islamic perspective. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to deeply understand Islamic doctrine and analyze different intellectual currents.
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters (Female Section)
Required specialization
Bachelor's degree in Shari'ah, Islamic Studies or Fundamentals of Religion
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
2
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
42
Credits required for graduation
40
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
20%
Differentiation test
30%
Educational goals :
1 - Preparing qualified scientific competencies in the field of doctrine and contemporary doctrines.
2 - Contributing to meeting the needs of the community and clarifying doubts about some of the emerging doctrinal issues.
3- Preparing field studies in the field of doctrine and contemporary doctrines.
4 - Contributing to spreading doctrinal awareness among community members.
5- Contributing to the advancement of scientific research and spreading the culture of knowledge in society.
6- Contributing to analyzing, deconstructing, and responding to contemporary objections to issues of faith.
Learning outcomes :
Knowledge and understanding
1- Explain doctrinal views and schools of thought.
2- Describe the types of Islamic sects and sects, modern approaches to the study of doctrine, and contemporary doctrines.
3- Explain the doctrines and laws of different religions, both divine and man-made.
4- Explain the forms of Sufism and its different sects.
Skills
1- Compare doctrinal opinions and schools of thought objectively.
2- To recognize the subtle differences between different beliefs, ideas, factions, and sects.
3- Utilize research methods in doctrinal research and doctrinal doctrines.
4- Utilize electronic sources and modern technology in preparing scientific research.
Values
1- Demonstrate the politeness of dialog and objectivity of discussion with those who disagree with one's opinion and belief.
2- Commitment to Islamic values, professional ethics, and participation in community service.
3 Self-confidence and commitment to the values of loyalty to the country and its leadership.
Tracks :
There are no
Career opportunities:
1- Higher Education Lecturer
2- Academic Researcher
3. Fatwa Commissioner
4- Fatwa Research Specialist
5. Mosque Imam
6- Mosque Muezzin
7. Mosque supervisor
8. Teacher
9- Religious Research Specialist
10. Case Research Specialist
11. Instructional Technologist
12- Student Supervision Specialist
13. Advocate
14. Adjustment Clerk
15- Director of Curricula and Educational Programs
16- Director of Call and Guidance Office
17- Educational Supervision Manager
18. Office Manager
19. Director of a religious organization
20- Chief Notary Public
21- Court Clerk
The date and place of the differentiation test in the application summary after completing the application
