Shia History
The study of Shia history is considered highly important among the various groups in the Islamic world. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the history of the Imams, as well as the Shia governments, sects, and scholars, providing them with a better understanding of the Shia situation.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Program Features
- Online Education
University’s online program for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees presents a cost-effective and convenient option, particularly beneficial for women facing travel constraints in accessing Islamic academic studies.
- Visa & Scholarship
Despite the online nature of the programs, Program offers the opportunity for students to obtain a visa and travel to Iran for their studies, along with providing scholarships to four distinct groups of students.
- University Degree
Whether you’re seeking a Bachelor’s degree or looking to pursue advanced studies with a Master’s degree, This Program offers official degrees that are recognized and respected worldwide. (IKI Certificate)
- Recommendations
ICTVU facilitates the academic advancement of its graduates by providing them with official recommendation letters to support their applications to other universities for higher education inshaAllah.
Overview
The necessity and objectives of studying this field include: reviving and consolidating the foundations of Islam and the Shia doctrine, assisting in the development and dissemination of pure Islamic culture, recognizing the intellectual, political, and social backgrounds of Islam and the Shia doctrine, preventing distortion in the history of Shia and responding to doubts.
Program Learning Outcomes
The lessons in the field of Shia history cover a wide range of topics including the biography of the infallibles, Shia political history: uprisings, Shia political history: governments, Shia historiography (with emphasis on source knowledge), Orientalists and Shia history, history of Shia sects and theological ideas, research methodology in history, the role of Shia in Islamic civilization, social history of Shia, historical geography of Shia, educational institutions and Shia scholars, Imamate occasions with followers of other religions, Islamic sects and doctrines, the concept and history of Shia emergence, philosophy of humanities from an Islamic perspective, and research methodology in the Quran and Sunnah.
Scholarship & Visa
Despite the online nature of the programs, Program offers the opportunity for students to obtain a visa and travel to Iran for their studies, along with providing scholarships to four distinct groups of students. Exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, researchers in the field of Islamic studies, students from supported countries, seminary students’ family, and some new students enrolling through Noor University to ICTVU can all benefit from these discounts. (For more information please contact us)
Program Schedule
| Semester 1 (5 hours in a week) | Credits | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Shia political history: uprisings | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Shia political history | 2 | Fa, En, Ar |
| governments | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Semester 2 (5 hours in a week) | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Shia historiography (with emphasis on source knowledge) | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Orientalists and Shia history | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| history of Shia sects and theological ideas | 2 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Semester 3 (5 hours in a week) | Credits | Language |
|---|---|---|
| research methodology in history | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| the role of Shia in Islamic civilization | 2 | Fa, En, Ar |
| philosophy of humanities from an Islamic perspective | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Semester 4 (5 hours in a week) | Credits | Language |
|---|---|---|
| historical geography of Shia | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| educational institutions and Shia scholars | 4 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Imamate occasions with followers of other religions | 2 | Fa, En, Ar |
| Total for the entire period of study | 40 |
Authority
University of Islamic Culture and Education affiliated to Imam Khomeini Education and research Institute. ICTVU was established in 2006 for the purpose of producing and publishing lessons and textbooks on Islamic teachings focused on the fundamental Islamic doctrines. The center admits students for master’s and bachelor’s degrees, and offers free courses.
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