College of Shari'ah

This document is an official identification card (infographic) issued by Qassim University - College of Sharia - Department of Aqidah and Contemporary DoctrinesThis document aims to provide a comprehensive and organized overview of the “Master's in Contemporary Creed and Sects” program. It is designed to be a quick and clear reference guide for anyone interested in learning about the details of the accredited academic program for the period (2024-2028).

The purpose of the document

The primary goal is to provide an educational roadmap for the program, highlighting its academic quality and accreditation by the National Center for Academic Accreditation. The document aims to introduce applicants to the program's intellectual foundations, which focus on Moderation and moderationand clarifying the expected student outcomes after graduation, in addition to detailing the program's academic structure.

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 ranges from developing scientific competencies, meeting the needs of the labor market, spreading moderate creed awareness, and advancing scientific research to dismantle and respond to contemporary doubts.
3. Learning Outcomes: It was meticulously divided into three paths:
   • Knowledge and Understanding Such as the explanation of schools of thought, Abrahamic and secular religions, and forms of Sufism.
   • Skills: The comparison of creedal opinions includes inferring nuances and using technology in scientific research.
   • Values and Independence Promoting dialogue literature, adhering to professional ethics, and the values of loyalty and community service.
4. Study Plan: The document explains that the program consists of 36 credits distributed over 11 courses Through four academic levels covering topics such as (creedal issues, sects, religions, logic, and philosophy) leading up to the stage of the scientific thesis.
5. Graduation Requirements: Achieve a GPA of at least 3.75, publish a thesis manuscript, and get it approved.

Target audience

This document primarily targets:

• Graduate students Researchers interested in specializing in the science of creed and contemporary doctrines.
• Academics and researchers Those interested in the curricula and scientific trends of Qassim University.
• Educational and academic institutions which is looking for qualified human outputs in the fields of moderate Islamic thought.
• Recruiters who wish to know the skills and attributes that a graduate of this program possesses.