The attached document is an official document issued by Qassim Universityspecifically College of Sharia – Department of Creed and Contemporary Sectsand it is intended for course descriptions for the program PhD. According to the standards of the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA) for the academic year 1446 AH.
The purpose of the document
The description aims to provide an integrated cognitive and methodological framework for the course, focusing on the study of the most important Western philosophical trends influencing contemporary thought.. It also seeks to academically prepare doctoral students to deal with these schools of thought by analyzing and critiquing them according to the Islamic reference, while recognizing their historical roots and their impact on intellectual reality in the Islamic world..
The most important axes covered by the document
The description content is divided into several main axes that ensure the comprehensiveness of the educational process:
- General Information: Credits (2 credits), Course Level (Level 2).
- Learning Outcomes: Focus on three areas:
- Knowledge and Understanding Such as knowing the prevailing trends in Western thought and the factors that gave rise to them.
- Skills: This includes empowering the student with analytical tools and the ability to critically evaluate philosophical doctrines both intellectually and scientifically.
- Values and Independence Promoting academic integrity and responsibility in research.
- Course Topics: Western philosophy sources in the 19th and 20th centuries address the Enlightenment, positivism, and idealism, as well as contemporary issues such as the relationship between reason, science, and religion.
- Assessment and Learning Resources: Specifies assessment methods (tests, research, presentations) and a rich list of references and electronic resources.
Target audience
The document primarily targets Doctoral students In the specialization of Creed and Contemporary Sects. It is also considered a reference For faculty members To implement the course,For program and university management Quality committees to ensure the educational process complies with approved academic standards..