College of Shari'ah

This document is a comprehensive guide to “Bachelor of Sharia Program Study Plan” at the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies at Qassim University for the academic year 1439-1440 AH. The document consists of several chapters explaining the educational, administrative, and academic structure of the program. Below is a detailed description of its contents and themes:

Overview of the document and its purpose

The document aims to provide a comprehensive regulatory and academic framework for the Bachelor of Sharia program.. It seeks to provide academically accredited Sharia education that combines authenticity and modernity.. The primary goal is to prepare specialized scientific competencies that are knowledgeable and skilled to meet the needs of society in the judicial, educational, and religious fields, while establishing the approach of moderation and balance.. The document also aims to ensure the study plan's compatibility with national academic accreditation standards and the needs of the labor market, particularly in the judicial field..

Key themes of the document

The document includes several main axes that form the structure of the educational program:

• Introduction to the College and Program It addresses the establishment of the college since 1396 AH, its vision as a distinguished national and regional college, and its mission to provide Sharia and legal education.
• Academic Structure and Study System The program follows a semester system consisting of eight semesters of instruction in Arabic. The curriculum comprises 152 credit units, divided between university and college requirements (45.39%) and department requirements (54.61%).
• Learning Outcomes and Teaching Strategies The document specifies the expected graduate outcomes in the areas of knowledge, cognitive skills, interpersonal skills, and technical/numerical skills. It also links these outcomes to assessment methods such as tests, assignments, and research.
• Course Distribution (Guidance Plan): It provides detailed tables for each academic level, including course names, codes, credit hours, and prerequisites.
• Scientific Departments and Faculty Members: The role of participating departments such as the Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh is highlighted, and statistical and functional data on Saudi and non-Saudi faculty members are presented.

Target audience

The document primarily targets several categories:

1. New and current students: To inform them of the admission requirements, the study system, and the distribution of courses across the eight levels.
2. Faculty and Administration: As a regulatory reference for managing the educational process and adhering to quality standards.
3. Hiring authorities (such as the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Judicial Council): To assess the compatibility of the program's outputs with judicial and legal business requirements.
4. Academic Accreditation Bodies: To ensure the program meets national academic standards.