{"id":70623,"date":"2026-04-16T08:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/?post_type=documents&p=70623"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:45:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:45:21","slug":"a-brief-definition-of-a-phd-in-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d9%82","status":"publish","type":"documents","link":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/en\/documents\/%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%81-%D9%85%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%B1-%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%87-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%82\/","title":{"rendered":"A brief definition of the PhD program in Contemporary Doctrines and Sects."},"content":{"rendered":"

The attached document provides a comprehensive definition and a detailed academic program for the degree of PhD in Contemporary Doctrine and Sects<\/strong> Qassim University<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>. Here is a detailed description of the document's contents and objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summary of the document and its purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This document is an official introductory guide issued by the College of Sharia, Department of Contemporary Doctrine and Sects, Qassim University.<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>. The document aims to provide a clear vision of the academic program's identity and state its mission, which seeks to prepare specialized researchers characterized by moderation and balance.<\/sup>. It also aims to guide applicants and researchers on study requirements, expected learning outcomes, and the values the program instills in its graduates to serve religion and society.<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The most important axes covered by the document<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The document's content is distributed across several strategic and academic axes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Mission and Strategic Objectives:<\/strong> The program focuses on producing distinguished scientific research that meets the needs of society and the labor market, and enhances the university's leading role in addressing contemporary doctrinal challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Learning outcomes (Knowledge and Skills):<\/strong> The document explains the competencies the student will acquire, including the ability to analyze and critique sayings and trends within sects, schools of thought, and religions according to the methodology of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Characteristics of graduates:<\/strong> Describes the attributes of a program graduate, such as in-depth knowledge of modern philosophy, the ability to use technology in research, and a commitment to academic integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Study Plan and Graduation Requirements<\/strong> The document explains that the program consists of 48 hours approved<\/strong>It includes 7 courses distributed over two levels, in addition to a thesis worth 30 credit hours. Graduation also requires passing the comprehensive exam and publishing a peer-reviewed research paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Target group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This document primarily targets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Graduate students:<\/strong> Those wishing to join the program to understand its requirements and precise specializations, such as (Modern Philosophy, Sect Studies, and Contemporary Thought Issues).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Academics and Researchers:<\/strong> Those interested in scientific research in the fields of theological and intellectual issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Educational Institutions and the Job Market:<\/strong> To understand the efficiency and quality of the outputs of this qualitative program, and their ability to address societal issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Program curriculum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The program includes intensive specialized studies, as shown in the course distribution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Level 1 (9 hours)<\/strong><\/td>Level 2 (9 hours)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Research methods<\/td>Studies in Religions<\/td><\/tr>
      Nodal issues<\/td>Modern and Contemporary Philosophy<\/td><\/tr>
      Issues in Contemporary Thought<\/td>Argumentation and dialog rules<\/td><\/tr>
      <\/td>Studies in Contemporary Teams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Add to the scientific thesis project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Additional Requirements:<\/strong> Achieve a GPA of at least 3.75, pass the comprehensive exam, and prepare the research paper.<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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