Program Overview

Program Overview

The Doctorate of Creed and Contemporary Doctrines is an advanced academic degree aimed at preparing specialists in the field of Islamic Creed, with a focus on studying contemporary doctrines and intellectual trends. The program seeks to develop students' research and analytical capabilities in this field, enabling them to address contemporary intellectual challenges and provide informed solutions to societal issues.

Program Details

• Degree: Doctorate
• Field of Study: Creed and Contemporary Doctrines
• Duration: 4 semesters (without academic holidays)
• Study Mode: Evening
• Credits: 48
• Required Courses: 48 credits
• Thesis: Required
• Admission Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Sharia from the University of Qassim or its equivalent, specifically graduates of Islamic Studies departments with a focus on Creed and Contemporary Doctrines.
  • Passing a written test set by the department.
• Tuition Fees: 60,000 SAR
• CGPA Requirements:
  • Minimum 3.75 out of 5
  • Minimum 2.75 out of 4
  • Minimum 80 out of 100
• Selection Criteria:
  • Cumulative GPA: 50%
  • University Entrance Exam: 20%
  • Departmental Entrance Exam: 30%

Educational Objectives

1. Prepare specialized academic competencies to face contemporary challenges in the field of Islamic Creed and meet the needs of society and the job market.
2. Build a stimulating and distinguished academic environment that supports the research journey and its tools and techniques.
3. Instill moderate Islamic values through the centrality and distinction of Islam.
4. Participate in contemporary doctrinal and intellectual debates to demonstrate Islam's ability to face challenges and its suitability for time and place.
5. Contribute to enhancing the leading role of the University of Qassim in serving society and achieving the requirements of sustainable national development.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

1. The student should be able to mention the doctrine of the people of the Sunnah in issues of belief, problematic and contemporary doctrinal issues, and the doctrines of the opponents.
2. The student should clarify the sayings, beliefs, and trends in contemporary sects and basic issues in doctrines, contemporary philosophy, and religions.

Skills

1. The student should be able to interpret the sayings, beliefs, and trends in contemporary sects and basic issues in doctrines, contemporary philosophy, and religions, and respond to them.
2. The student should compare between sects, doctrines, and religions in terms of deviation and aberration.
3. The student should criticize the sayings, sects, and doctrinal doubts in sects, religions, and doctrines.
4. The student should be able to extract from books and doubts the sayings mentioned therein, showing his ability to communicate and use technology effectively.

Values, Independence, and Responsibility

1. The student should participate in diverse research or scientific groups with responsibility and effectiveness.
2. The student should adhere to integrity and Islamic values when dealing with emerging ethical issues, research, and knowledge, and support them.

Program Statement

The program aims to prepare and graduate high-quality researchers in the sciences of Creed and Contemporary Doctrines, characterized by moderation and balance, according to high-quality higher education, to produce specialized research that serves their religion, country, local and global community, through a stimulating and distinguished academic environment.

Career Opportunities

• University Professor
• Academic Researcher
• Fatwa Commissioner
• Religious Research Specialist
• Mosque Imam
• Mosque Caller
• Mosque Supervisor
• Teacher
• Religious Research Specialist
• Issues Research Specialist
• Educational Methods Specialist
• Student Supervision Specialist
• Preacher
• Writer
• Director of Educational Curricula and Programs
• Director of the Call and Guidance Office
• Director of Educational Supervision
• Office Director
• Director of a Religious Body
• Court Clerk
• Judge

Mandatory Courses

Level 1

• AGDH701: Research Methods (2 credits)
• AGDH702: Doctrinal Issues (4 credits)
• AGDH703: Issues in Contemporary Thought (3 credits)

Level 2

• AGDH705: Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (2 credits)
• AGDH706: Rules of Dialectics and Dialogue (2 credits)
• AGDH707: Studies in Contemporary Sects (2 credits)
• AGDH704: Studies in Religions (3 credits)

Level 3

• AGDH799: Thesis (30 credits)

Note

The information provided is based on the data available up to July 14, 2025, and is subject to change. It is recommended to check with the University of Qassim for the most current and detailed information regarding the Doctorate of Creed and Contemporary Doctrines program.