About the Program

The program aims to equip specialists with high competence and research excellence, following a moderate approach to Islamic advocacy and culture, serving both local and global communities, and supporting sustainable development and community partnership.

Program Description

• College: College of Creed and Advocacy
• Department: Department of Advocacy and Islamic Culture
• Specialization: PhD in Advocacy and Islamic Culture
• Degree: Doctorate
• Study Method: Attendence-based
• Credit Hours: 60
• Program Description:
  • Type of Study: Regular
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Levels: 12 levels
  • Weeks per Level: 12 weeks

Objectives

1. Contribute to achieving the objectives and mission of the Islamic University.
2. Equip academic specialists in the field of Islamic advocacy and culture.
3. Prepare qualified individuals to advocate for Allah in both domestic and international contexts.
4. Meet the needs of Islamic communities by preparing specialized researchers in the field of advocacy.
5. Contribute to achieving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and enhance its position in Islamic and international communities by preparing advocates according to a moderate approach.

Requirements

1. The applicant must be a Saudi citizen or have an official scholarship for higher education if they are not Saudi.
2. The applicant must hold a Master's degree in the specialization.
3. The applicant must be of good conduct and behavior.
4. The applicant must commit to the university's regulations and rules.
5. The applicant must provide two academic recommendations from professors who have previously taught them.
6. Approval from their reference is required if they are an employee.
7. Pass the university's aptitude test with a score of at least 65 out of 100.
8. Pass the achievement test in the scientific specialization conducted by the department, with a score of at least 70 out of 100.
9. Fulfill any other conditions set by the university council and announced at the time of application.

Curriculum

Level 1

• 6101 Advocacy: Advocacy of Monotheism (4 credits, compulsory)
• 6102 Advocacy: Advocacy Curricula (Comparative Study) (4 credits, compulsory)
• 6104 Advocacy: Jurisprudence of Advocacy (4 credits, compulsory)
• 6001 Culture: Studies in Orientalism and Christianization (4 credits, compulsory)

Level 2

• 6091 Advocacy: Thesis (54 credits, compulsory and continuous)

Course Description

1. Advocacy of Monotheism:
2. Studies in Orientalism and Christianization:
3. Advocacy Curricula (Comparative Study):
4. Jurisprudence of Advocacy:
5. Thesis: