The master\u2019s program of \u201cHistory of 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 focuses on the history of Islam and other related areas. Scholarly, just, unbiased, and yet critical knowledge of the Islamic history can familiarize one with the world of religion, and the understanding of its impression and its influence on man\u2019s life. Also, this knowledge provides tools for confronting anti-spirituality and apostasy. Learning about different facets of the history of Islam can illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of the religious people, and guide the followers of religions toward the pathology of faith and purifying the religious outcomes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A main goal of this program is to educate sophisticated scholars and researchers in various aspects of history of Islam. The graduates of this program will be able to discuss with the scholars and followers of other religions as experts in history of Islam. They can also train experts in promoting Islam and practicing cultural affairs in Iranian centers for culture, education, and Islamic promotion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\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>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The master\u2019s degree in \u201cHistory of 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. This master\u2019s program includes 44 units: 28 units of core courses, 12 units of prerequisites, and 4 units for the thesis. The students are required to pass all the core courses and the thesis. However, the department will decide on the number of prerequisites to be taken, depending on the student\u2019s undergraduate field of study.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some of the core courses, taught in “History of Islam\u201d are as follows: \u201chistory of the prophet (PBHU)\u201d, \u201csira of Twelve Imams of Shiite Islam\u201d, \u201chistory of the Umayyad dynasty\u201d, \u201cthe history of the Abbasid dynasty\u201d, \u201cthe history of Shiite Islam\u201d, \u201cthe history of Islamic changes in the north Africa and al-Andalus\u201d, and \u201cthe history of Islamic changes during the Ottoman empire\u201d. The following courses are also taught as prerequisites: \u201chistory in the Quran\u201d, \u201chistorical geography of Islamic lands\u201d, and \u201cthe philosophy of history\u201d.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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