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
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Preservation of Cultural Heritage: To contribute to the preservation and conservation of cultural heritage by documenting and interpreting historical events, artifacts, and stories.

  11. 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.

  12. Contribution to Society: To contribute to public discourse on important societal issues by drawing insights from historical context and experiences.

  13. 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

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BSAH 1303

English  اللغة الإنجليزية

3

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BSAH 1304

مدخل إلى فقه العبادات

2

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BSAH 1305

Sociology  / مدخل علم الاجتماع

3

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BSAH 1306

AHPSchology /  مدخل علم النفس

2

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BSAH 1307

History  / تمهيد لدراسة التاريخ

3

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BSAH 1308

Geography   /  مدخل إلى علم الجغرافيا   

2

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Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 2

Code                  

Course Title

Credit Hours    

    Course Outline

BSAH 1309

  تيارات فكرية معاصر  / Contemporary Intellectual Trends

3

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BSAH 1310

  أثر الحضارة العربية في الحضارة الغربية / The Impact of Arab Civilization on Western Civilization

2

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BSAH 1311

  مدخل إلى مصطلح الحديث / An Introduction to the Terminology of Hadith

3

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BSAH 1312

  الحاسوب / The Computer

2

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BSAH 1313

  قرآن كريم / The Holy Quran 

3

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BSAH 1314

  جوانب تربوية في السيرة النبوية / Educational Aspects in the Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

2

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BSAH 1315

  مدخل إلى علم الأخلاق / An Introduction to the Science of Ethics

3

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMESTER 3

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Outline

BSAH 1316

أسس علم الاجتماع / The Foundations of Sociology

2

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BSAH 1317

الجغرافيا البشرية / Geography

3

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BSAH 1318

اللغة العربية  / Arabic

2

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BSAH 1319

تمهيد لدراسة العقيدة

3

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BSAH 1320

علم النفس / AHPSchology

2

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BSAH 1321

اللغات الأجنبية /  Languages

3

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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

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BSAH 1324

علم النفس 3  /  AHPSchology

2

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BSAH 1325

Social Sciences  / علم الاجتماع3  

3

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BSAH 1326

الجغرافيا الطبيعية / Geography

2

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BSAH 1327

العربية  3    اللغة / Arabic

3

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BSAH 1328

الفكر الإسلامي  /  Islamic studies

3

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BSAH 1329

الفلسفة    /  Philosophy

2

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

SEMSETER 5

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Outline

BSHI 1403

مصادر علم التاريخ / Sources of History Science

3

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BSHI 1404

السيرة النبوية / The Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

3

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BSHI 1405

مناهج علم الآثار / Methods of Archaeology Science

3

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BSHI 1406

المدارس التاريخية / Historical Schools

3

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BSHI 1407

التراث الأثري بإفريقيا وآسيا / Archaeological Heritage in Africa and Asia

3

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BSHI 1408

المؤسسات والاجتماع البشري / Institutions and Human Society

3

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 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

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BSHI 1410

فلسفة التاريخ  / Philosophy of History

3

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BSHI 1411

شبهات وأباطيل في التاريخ الإسلامي والرد عليها / Misconceptions and Fallacies in Islamic History and Their Responses

3

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BSHI 1412

القيم الحضارية في الإسلام / Civilizational Values in Islam

3

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BSHI 1413

فقه السيرة النبوية / Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

3

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BSHI 1414

مصادر السيرة النبوية ومناهج دراستها / Sources of the Prophetic Biography (Seerah) and Methods of Studying It

3

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 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

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BSHI 1416

التاريخ الثقافي والسياسي في آسيا / Cultural and Political History in Asia

3

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BSHI 1417

اللغة الإنجليزية / The English Language

3

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BSHI 1418

الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة ( علوم الحاسب ) / Computer Sciences

3

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BSHI 1419

المدارس التاريخية المعاصر / Contemporary Historical Schools

3

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BSHI 1420

جهود العلماء في تدوين التاريخ / The Efforts of Scholars in Recording History

3

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 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

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BSHI 1422

جهود العلماء المعاصرين في كتابة التاريخ / The Efforts of Contemporary Scholars in Writing History

3

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BSHI 1423

علماء التاريخ في أفريقيا وآسيا … نماذج وتطبيقات / Historians in Africa and Asia… Models and Applications

3

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BSHI 1424

أشرطة سمعية بصرية وثائقية / Audiovisual Documentary Recordings

3

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BSHI 1425

التاريخ الثقافي والسياسي في أفريقيا / Cultural and Political History in Africa

3

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BSHI 1426

مناهج بحث علمي / Methods of Scientific Research

3

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 Total Credit Hours

18

 

 

SEMESTER 1 

Code

Course Title

Credit Hours

Course Outline

MSHI 1539

الحضارة الاسلامية / Islamic Civilization

3

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MSHI 1540

رواد علم تاريخ في أفريقيا / Pioneers of Historical Science in Africa

3

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MSHI 1541

فلسفة التاريخ / Philosophy of History 

3

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MSHI 1542

التاريخ الأوربي الحديث / Modern European History

3

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 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

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MSHI 1544

رواد علم التاريخ في آسيا / Pioneers of Historical Science in Asia

3

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MSHI 1545

مصادر دراسة التاريخ  / Sources of Historical Study

3

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MSHI 1546

مناهج البحث في علم التاريخ  / Research Methodologies in Historical Science

3

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 Total Credit Hours

12