Quran and Hadith Studies
PhD Research degree by distance learning in “Quran and Hadiths Studies” is a comprehensive, specialized, educational package in line with the regulations and decisions made by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran. The studies related to the Quran and hadiths (narrations) are analyzed and examined in terms of exegesis, history, content, biographical evaluation, etc. The noble Quran and hadiths are considered as the origin of various Islamic studies, i.e. the main source for understanding religious teachings.
The study and analysis of these resources have been regarded as the most important religious studies. Among the subjects which have always been taken into consideration by Muslim scholars are the exegesis of Quran, collection and validation of hadiths, the history of the Noble Quran and hadiths, etc. These studies age as long as the age of Islam. The current program of “Quran and hadiths studies” is based on historical and scholarly studies and examines the content and form of the field of Quran and Hadith. Topics such as the exegesis of Quran, methods of understanding Quran, history of Quran and hadiths, methods of analyzing hadith transmitters, etc. are also studied.
PhD graduates of this program will be able to instruct as university professors, enter cultural activities, and do research in the related organizations. Other graduates of the field may choose to work in executive-cultural activities such as Quranic and religious management. Moreover, they will be able to start teaching, doing research, or preaching and spreading the word. Other job opportunities available for the graduates of this program are as follows: instructing, teaching as high school teachers, obtaining a license for educational institutes such as schools, daycares, or cultural-religious centers, etc., being employed as researchers in research institutes or as researcher-authors in non-research institutes, being employed in governmental, cultural, and religious centers, preaching and giving lectures, propagating Islam, etc.
Holding a Master’s degree or an equivalent is sufficient for enrollment in this program. The previous degree of the applicants must be verified by the consulate of Iran in the issuing country. Also, matching the applicants’ previous field of study with the current program is not necessary. Upon establishing the applicants’ scholarly competency and the committee’s agreement, the applicants are eligible to study in this program regardless of their previous field of study. However, those applicants without a matching academic background are expected to prove their competency to the faculty members. Previous publications including books, research papers, and journal articles can positively influence the committee’s judgment.
- Total cost of the course for Iranian students who are admitted through the national entrance exam or internal university exam (2021-2022): 60 thousand dollars (The fee covers the student’s educational costs and does not include living expenses such as food and accommodations.
The applicants must submit the following documents to apply for the PhD programs (research-only) at the University of Religions and Denominations:
- A completed application form.
- An electronic copy of the passport or a valid residence permit (for the on-campus students).
- An electronic copy of the bachelor’s and master’s degree or their equivalent and a certified Persian, English, or Arabic translation of the transcripts.
- A recently taken photo of the applicant, size 30x40mm.
- Applicant’s CV, indicating education and work experience.
By clicking on the “Apply now” button next to each program, you will be transferred to the registration portal, where you can upload and submit your application documents. Your application will not be complete until all the required items are submitted.