College of Shari'ah

This document is an official infographic issued by Qassim University – College of Sharia – Department of Doctrine and Contemporary SectsThis aims to provide a comprehensive and organized presentation of the “Master's in Contemporary Creed and Sects” program. The document is designed to be a quick and clear reference guide for anyone wishing to learn about the details of the accredited academic program for the period (2024 – 2028).

Purpose of the document

The primary objective is to present an educational roadmap for the program, highlighting its academic quality and accreditation by the National Center for Academic Accreditation. The document aims to inform applicants about the program's intellectual foundations, which focus on Moderation and balanceand clarification of the expected graduate outcomes, as well as a detailed breakdown of the program's curriculum.

The most important axes covered by the document

The content is divided into several core sections, including:

1. Program message: Focusing on preparing specialized and qualified competencies to carry the message of Islam with moderation, contributing to the nation's renaissance, and consolidating the correct understanding of religion to serve society and scientific research.
2. Strategic Goals: It varies between preparing scientific competencies, meeting the needs of the labor market, spreading moderate doctrinal awareness, and advancing scientific research to dismantle contemporary doubts and respond to them.
3. Learning outcomes It was meticulously divided into three paths:
   • Knowledge and understanding: Like the explanation of intellectual schools of thought, Abrahamic and atheistic religions, and forms of Sufism.
   • Skills: The comparison of doctrinal opinions includes inferring nuances and utilizing technology in scientific research.
   • Values and Independence: Promoting the literature of dialogue, adherence to professional ethics, and values of loyalty and community service.
4. Study Plan The document explains that the program consists of 36 hours accredited distributed over 11 courses Through four academic levels covering topics such as (doctrinal issues, sects, religions, logic and philosophy) up to the stage of a scientific thesis.
5. Graduation Requirements Obtain a GPA of at least 3.75, publish a manuscript from the thesis, and get it approved.

Target group

This document primarily targets:

• Graduate students Researchers wishing to specialize in theology and contemporary doctrines.
• Academics and researchers Those interested in Qassim University's curricula and scientific orientations.
• Educational and pedagogical institutions which is looking for qualified human outputs in the fields of moderate Islamic thought.
• Employers which is interested in knowing the skills and attributes that a graduate of this program possesses.