College of Shari'ah

This document is an academic strategy document issued by Department of Creed and Contemporary Sects at the College of Sharia at Qassim UniversityIt aims to align the department's research and scientific orientations with the basic pillars of Saudi Vision 2030.

Overview of the document and its purpose

The document is a detailed table illustrating the “Priorities of the Department of Doctrine and Contemporary Sects” by linking the department's research initiatives to the major strategic objectives of the state. The primary goal is to shift scientific research in the specializations of doctrine from a purely theoretical framework to an applied framework that serves society, contributes to achieving sustainable development, and enhances intellectual and national security through sound and systematic research pathways.

Key Pillars (Vision Pillars)

The priorities have been divided based on the three famous pillars of Vision 2030:

1. Vital Community Hub Focuses on promoting Islamic values and national identity, with a research priority on studying and addressing intellectual and behavioral threats, and supporting the values of moderation and dialogue.
2. The axis of a flourishing economy: It aims to develop human capital in line with the labor market. Its priorities include tracking doctrinal aspects in modern technologies (such as artificial intelligence), developing scientific publishing platforms, and achieving cognitive integration between doctrine and other sciences.
3. National Axis of Ambition It focuses on empowering social responsibility and raising the level of volunteering, and the research priority here is to encourage and activate national initiatives.

Specialized tracks and relative weights

The document includes a precise distribution of scientific tracks within the department, which are:

• Creed (10%)
• Difference: (10%)
• Religions (10%)
• Contemporary Doctrines (10%)
• In addition to the weights allocated to research priorities linked to the vision's pillars, the overall strategic planning will reach 100%.

Target audience

This document targets several key categories:

• Researchers and graduate students: To direct their research (Master's and PhD theses) towards topics that serve the vision.
• Faculty members: To prioritize scientific publishing and academic initiatives.
• University and College Administration: To assess the department's effectiveness in achieving national goals.
• Decision-makers Interested in intellectual security and developing religious and national discourse.