The master\u2019s program \u201cWomen Studies, Specialization in Women\u2019s Rights in Islam\u201d is a comprehensive educational package in line with the regulations and decisions made by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran. This program, as an interdisciplinary specialization with a law approach, covers not only law and jurisprudence courses, but also courses in sociology, psychology, history, art, health, culture, society, economics, and research methods in the field of women and family. Today, topics related to women, including women’s rights, are one of the main issues in the legal and political assemblies in the world. Since women have a special position in the evolution and maturity of societies, the identity crisis in women and families has damaged the international community. Therefore, educations on the rights of women and family and explaining the excellence of women\u2019s position in the eyes of Islam can remarkably help solve the identity crisis in women and families.<\/p>\n
One of the main goals of this field of study is to train committed experts and theorists in policy making and planning for jurisprudential and legal issues. This program seeks to enhance research in women\u2019s legal and jurisprudential issues through in-depth Islamic studies and to explain the different dimensions of women\u2019s rights system based on the principles of Islamic law. The scholarly approach and social, cultural attitudes toward women\u2019s rights are also revised and enhanced. As a result, the expansion of knowledge aligned with Islamic fundamentals, teachings, and values is made possible in the field of women\u2019s legal issues. .<\/p>\n
The graduates of this program obtain a true understanding of the Islamic perspective regarding women\u2019s rights within the framework of the intellectual and social system of Islam based on the original resources of religious thoughts. Moreover, they are competent in addressing the scholarly issues and answering questions about the legal issues of women and family by citing religious resources and modern sciences. These graduates will also be able to conduct scholarly research on the topics related to the rights of women.<\/p>\n
Holding a bachelor\u2019s degree or an equivalent is sufficient for enrollment in this program. The previous degree of the applicant must be verified by the consulate of Iran in the issuing country. Also, matching the applicants\u2019 previous field of study with the current program is not necessary. Upon establishing the applicants\u2019 scholarly competency and the committee\u2019s agreement, the applicants are eligible to study in this program regardless of their previous field of study. Previous publications including books, research papers, and journal articles can positively influence the committee\u2019s judgment.<\/p>\n
The master\u2019s degree in \u201cWomen Studies, Specialization in Women\u2019s Rights in Islam\u201d takes 2 years and is accomplished in 4 academic semesters; each semester lasts for 16 weeks. Every one-unit class requires one hour of instruction per week. In case the department decides that extra time is needed for a student to pass the prerequisites or finish the thesis, at most 2 extra semesters will be added.<\/p>\n
The MA program \u201cWomen Studies, Specialization in Women\u2019s Rights in Islam\u201d consists of 44 credits; 12 credits in core subjects, 12 credits in prerequisites, 16 credits in basic courses, and 4 credits for the thesis.<\/p>\n
The courses \u201cJurisprudential rules of woman and family\u201d, \u201cWomen\u2019s health\u201d, and \u201cPhilosophy of women\u2019s rights in Islam\u201d are among the prerequisite courses. Some of the basic courses include \u201cWoman in the Quran\u201d, \u201cPsychology of women\u201d, \u201cSociology of gender\u201d, “Principles of the family law system in Islam”, and “Woman in religions and schools versus Islam”. Also, the following courses are among the core courses: \u201cFamily procedural law\u201d, \u201cWomen\u2019s political-social rights and responsibilities\u201d, \u201cPrinciples of inference of Islamic law\u201d, and \u201cCriminal law of women in Islam\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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