College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies

Diploma Program, Islamic Studies Center

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Diploma of the Islamic Studies Center

1. Upgrading Islamic legal knowledge through following up on local, regional, and international developments.

1. Promoting a profound understanding of Islamic shari’a (Islamic law), and keeping pace with scientific and technological developments.

1. Providing students with knowledge and skills, as well as the capacities and awareness necessary to comprehend the science of Islamic shari’a, and to keep pace with its development at the local, Arab, and international levels.

1. Teaching to students the social and economic role of Islamic shari’a in state; society; and public and private institutions.

1. Applying quality standards, and obtaining academic accreditation at the local and international level.

1. Supporting the scientific and research production and the other scientific activities of faculty members and Diploma and Master’s Degree students, and cooperating with international, local, and professional institutions.

1. Encouraging students and faculty members to participate in scientific, cultural, and professional conferences and forums inside and outside the state.

1. Religious and ideological counseling at military sectors.

1. Religious counseling at the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.

For more information, check out the Department’s page on the University’s website at the following link: https://uqu.edu.sa/colshria_isc 

Program Date

1403 AH

Program Duration

2 years

Type of Study

Courses and thesis ¨  

Courses and research project R

College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies

Master’s Degree Program, Department of Shari’a (Islamic Jurisprudence - Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence)

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Master’s Degree in Shari’a (Islamic Jurisprudence - Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence) 

1. Promoting the understanding of Islamic legal facts as well as concepts and values, in order to upgrade Islamic knowledge for applying the solutions of shari’a (Islamic law) to contemporary issues.

1. Upgrading the capacities and skills of the Department’s students in all stages of education.

1. Preparing the Department for applying quality standards, and obtaining academic accreditation at the local and international level.

1. Updating the areas of scientific research; keeping pace with the developments of the age; and opening up prospects for cooperation with local, regional, and international institutions and sectors.

1. Holding positions in iftaa (giving Islamic legal opinions).

1. Holding notary public positions.

1. Attorney positions.

1. Islamic legal consulting and expertise houses.

1. Holding judicial positions.

1. Teaching in higher and public education.

1. Commission for Investigation and Prosecution.

1. Religious affairs at military and health sectors.

For more information, check out the Department’s page on the University’s website at the following link: https://uqu.edu.sa/shreeahm  

Program Date

1388 AH/1389 AH

Program Duration

2 years

Type of Study

Courses and thesis R

Courses and research project ¨ 

College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies

Ph.D. Degree Program, Department of Shari’a (Ph.D. in Islamic Jurisprudence - Ph.D. in the Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence)

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Ph.D. in Islamic Jurisprudence - Ph.D. in the Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence

1. Promoting the understanding of Islamic legal facts as well as concepts and values, in order to upgrade Islamic knowledge for applying the solutions of shari’a (Islamic law) to contemporary issues.

1. Upgrading the capacities and skills of the Department’s students in all stages of education.

1. Preparing the Department for applying quality standards, and obtaining academic accreditation at the local and international level.

1. Updating the areas of scientific research; keeping pace with the developments of the age; and opening up prospects for cooperation with local, regional, and international institutions and sectors.

1. Holding positions in iftaa (giving Islamic legal opinions).

1. Holding notary public positions.

1. Attorney positions.

1. Islamic legal consulting and expertise houses.

1. Holding judicial positions.

1. Teaching in higher and public education.

1. Commission for Investigation and Prosecution.

1. Religious affairs at military and health sectors.

For more information, check out the Department’s page on the University’s website at the following link: https://uqu.edu.sa/shreeahm  

Program Date

1388 AH/1389 AH

Program Duration

2 years

Type of Study

Courses and dissertation R

Courses and research project ¨ 

College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies

Master’s Degree Program, Department of History and Islamic Civilization

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Master’s Degree in History

1. Graduating teachers specialized in history and Islamic civilization, to work in education and at the various state institutions.

1. Covering the shortage in the cadres of faculty members in the field of history and Islamic civilization.

1. Upgrading Islamic knowledge through following up on local, regional, and international developments; promoting a profound understanding of Islamic history; and keeping pace with scientific and technological developments.

1. Providing students with knowledge, skills, and capacities in the different stages or levels of education, to comprehend the science of Islamic history, and to keep pace with its development at the local, Arab, and international levels.

1. Applying quality standards, and obtaining academic accreditation at the local and international level.

1. Supporting the scientific and research production and the other scientific activities of faculty members and students, and cooperating with local, international, and professional institutions.

1. Encouraging students and faculty members to participate in scientific, cultural, and professional conferences and symposiums inside and outside the state.

1. Encouraging and supporting extracurricular activities, and promoting field visits.

1. Working at the Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.

1. Working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; embassies; and consulates.

1. Teaching in higher and public education.

For more information, check out the Department’s page on the University’s website at the following link: https://uqu.edu.sa/history

Program Date

1403 AH

Program Duration

2 years

Type of Study

Courses and thesis R

Courses and research project ¨ 

College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies

Ph.D. Degree Program, Department of History and Islamic Civilization

Program Data

Program Objectives

Program’s Outputs for the Labor Market

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Program Name

Ph.D. in History

1. Graduating teachers specialized in history and Islamic civilization, to work in education and at the various state institutions.

1. Covering the shortage in the cadres of faculty members in the field of history and Islamic civilization.

1. Upgrading Islamic knowledge through following up on local, regional, and international developments; promoting a profound understanding of Islamic history; and keeping pace with scientific and technological developments.

1. Providing students with knowledge, skills, and capacities in the different stages or levels of education, to comprehend the science of Islamic history, and to keep pace with its development at the local, Arab, and international levels.

1. Applying quality standards, and obtaining academic accreditation at the local and international level.

1. Supporting the scientific and research production and the other scientific activities of faculty members and students, and cooperating with local, international, and professional institutions.

1. Encouraging students and faculty members to participate in scientific, cultural, and professional conferences and symposiums inside and outside the state.

1. Encouraging and supporting extracurricular activities, and promoting field visits.

1. Working at the Commission for Tourism and Antiquities.

1. Working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; embassies; and consulates.

1. Teaching in higher and public education.

For more information, check out the Department’s page on the University’s website at the following link: https://uqu.edu.sa/history

Program Date

1403 AH

Program Duration

2 years

Type of Study

Courses and dissertation R

Courses and research project ¨