Department of History
About Department
The Department of History is an academic institution within a university or college that focuses on the study and research of past events, societies, cultures, and civilizations. It plays a crucial role in preserving and analyzing human history, helping individuals understand the context in which societies have evolved, the challenges they’ve faced, and the factors that have shaped their development.The Department of History typically offers a range of programs, courses, and research opportunities for students interested in delving into the complexities of the past. These programs often include undergraduate and graduate degrees, allowing students to specialize in various historical periods, geographic regions, and thematic areas. Students may have the chance to explore topics such as political history, social history, cultural history, economic history, and more.
Objectives
Education and Scholarship: To provide students with a comprehensive and well-rounded education in history, enabling them to gain a deep understanding of the past, its complexities, and its impact on the present and future.
Research Excellence: To foster a culture of rigorous and innovative research among faculty members and students, contributing to the advancement of historical knowledge and the exploration of new perspectives.
Critical Thinking: To cultivate critical thinking skills that empower students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate historical sources, narratives, and arguments. This skill set extends beyond history studies and becomes valuable in various aspects of life.
Multidisciplinary Understanding: To encourage an interdisciplinary approach to history by recognizing its interconnectedness with other fields of study, such as anthropology, sociology, political science, literature, and more.
Cultural and Global Awareness: To promote an appreciation for diverse cultures, traditions, and societies throughout history, fostering a global perspective that transcends geographic and temporal boundaries.
Historical Methodologies: To introduce students to various research methodologies, including archival research, oral history, digital history, and quantitative analysis, equipping them with tools to conduct thorough and accurate historical research.
Ethical Engagement: To emphasize ethical considerations when dealing with historical narratives, sources, and representations, and to foster sensitivity towards cultural and ethical differences in historical interpretation.
Public Engagement: To engage with the broader public through educational outreach, public lectures, exhibitions, and other initiatives that make historical knowledge accessible and relevant to a wider audience.
Career Readiness: To prepare students for diverse career paths by developing skills such as effective communication, writing, research, critical analysis, and problem-solving, which are highly transferable to various professions.
Preservation of Cultural Heritage: To contribute to the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage by documenting and interpreting historical events, artifacts, and stories.
Innovation and Adaptation: To stay updated with evolving historiographical trends, technologies, and methodologies, enabling the department to adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing academic landscape.
Contribution to Society: To contribute to public discourse on important societal issues by drawing insights from historical context and experiences.
Graduate Studies: If applicable, to provide a platform for advanced research through graduate programs that allow students to specialize in specific areas of history.

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Degree Programs
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSAH 1302 | Arabic – 1 / 1 اللغة العربية | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1303 | English اللغة الإنجليزية | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1304 | مدخل إلى فقه العبادات | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1305 | Sociology / مدخل علم الاجتماع | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1306 | AHPSchology / مدخل علم النفس | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1307 | History / تمهيد لدراسة التاريخ | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1308 | Geography / مدخل إلى علم الجغرافيا | 2 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSAH 1309 | تيارات فكرية معاصر / Contemporary Intellectual Trends | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1310 | أثر الحضارة العربية في الحضارة الغربية / The Impact of Arab Civilization on Western Civilization | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1311 | مدخل إلى مصطلح الحديث / An Introduction to the Terminology of Hadith | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1312 | الحاسوب / The Computer | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1313 | قرآن كريم / The Holy Quran | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1314 | جوانب تربوية في السيرة النبوية / Educational Aspects in the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1315 | مدخل إلى علم الأخلاق / An Introduction to the Science of Ethics | 3 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSAH 1316 | أسس علم الاجتماع / The Foundations of Sociology | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1317 | الجغرافيا البشرية / Geography | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1318 | اللغة العربية / Arabic | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1319 | تمهيد لدراسة العقيدة | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1320 | علم النفس / AHPSchology | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1321 | اللغات الأجنبية / Languages | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1322 | مدخل إلى علم التصوف / An Introduction to the Science of Sufism | 3 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSAH 1323 | التاريخ الحديث / History | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1324 | علم النفس 3 / AHPSchology | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1325 | Social Sciences / علم الاجتماع3 | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1326 | الجغرافيا الطبيعية / Geography | 2 | Download |
BSAH 1327 | العربية 3 اللغة / Arabic | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1328 | الفكر الإسلامي / Islamic studies | 3 | Download |
BSAH 1329 | الفلسفة / Philosophy | 2 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMSETER 5
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline | ||
BSHI 1403 | مصادر علم التاريخ / Sources of History Science | 3 | Download | ||
BSHI 1404 | السيرة النبوية / The Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 | Download | ||
BSHI 1405 | مناهج علم الآثار / Methods of Archaeology Science | 3 | Download | ||
BSHI 1406 | المدارس التاريخية / Historical Schools | 3 | Download | ||
BSHI 1407 | التراث الأثري بإفريقيا وآسيا / Archaeological Heritage in Africa and Asia | 3 | Download | ||
BSHI 1408 | المؤسسات والاجتماع البشري / Institutions and Human Society | 3 | Download | ||
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 6
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline | |
BSHI 1409 | تاريخ الصحابة / History of the Companions (of the Prophet) | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1410 | فلسفة التاريخ / Philosophy of History | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1411 | شبهات وأباطيل في التاريخ الإسلامي والرد عليها / Misconceptions and Fallacies in Islamic History and Their Responses | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1412 | القيم الحضارية في الإسلام / Civilizational Values in Islam | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1413 | فقه السيرة النبوية / Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1414 | مصادر السيرة النبوية ومناهج دراستها / Sources of the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) and Methods of Studying It | 3 | Download | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 7
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline | |
BSHI 1415 | ترجمة وتحليل النصوص التاريخية / Translation and Analysis of Historical Texts | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1416 | التاريخ الثقافي والسياسي في آسيا / Cultural and Political History in Asia | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1417 | اللغة الإنجليزية / The English Language | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1418 | الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة ( علوم الحاسب ) / Computer Sciences | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1419 | المدارس التاريخية المعاصر / Contemporary Historical Schools | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1420 | جهود العلماء في تدوين التاريخ / The Efforts of Scholars in Recording History | 3 | Download | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 8
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline | |
BSHI 1421 | تاريخ الخلافة الراشدة / The History of the Rightly Guided Caliphate | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1422 | جهود العلماء المعاصرين في كتابة التاريخ / The Efforts of Contemporary Scholars in Writing History | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1423 | علماء التاريخ في أفريقيا وآسيا … نماذج وتطبيقات / Historians in Africa and Asia… Models and Applications | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1424 | أشرطة سمعية بصرية وثائقية / Audiovisual Documentary Recordings | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1425 | التاريخ الثقافي والسياسي في أفريقيا / Cultural and Political History in Africa | 3 | Download | |
BSHI 1426 | مناهج بحث علمي / Methods of Scientific Research | 3 | Download | |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
MSHI 1539 | الحضارة الاسلامية / Islamic Civilization | 3 | Download |
MSHI 1540 | رواد علم تاريخ في أفريقيا / Pioneers of Historical Science in Africa | 3 | Download |
MSHI 1541 | فلسفة التاريخ / Philosophy of History | 3 | Download |
MSHI 1542 | التاريخ الأوربي الحديث / Modern European History | 3 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
MSHI 1543 | تاريخ الفكر السياسي الإسلامي / History of Islamic Political Thought | 3 | Download |
MSHI 1544 | رواد علم التاريخ في آسيا / Pioneers of Historical Science in Asia | 3 | Download |
MSHI 1545 | مصادر دراسة التاريخ / Sources of Historical Study | 3 | Download |
MSHI 1546 | مناهج البحث في علم التاريخ / Research Methodologies in Historical Science | 3 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
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