Department of Comparative Religions
About Department
The Department of Comparative Religions is an academic institution dedicated to the scholarly study and analysis of various world religions, their beliefs, practices, historical development, cultural contexts, and their impact on societies. This department serves as a hub of intellectual exploration and dialogue, where students, scholars, and researchers engage in the rigorous examination of different faith traditions to gain insights into the complexities of human spirituality, morality, and belief systems.
Objectives
Cultural Understanding and Tolerance: The department aims to foster cultural empathy and tolerance by promoting an understanding of different religious beliefs, practices, and worldviews. This understanding can contribute to a more harmonious and inclusive society by reducing misunderstandings and biases.
Interdisciplinary Exploration: Comparative religion departments often encourage interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from fields such as anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology, and more. This approach allows for a holistic understanding of religious phenomena and their broader implications.
Critical Analysis and Inquiry: An objective of the department is to cultivate critical thinking skills among students. Through rigorous analysis and inquiry, students learn to evaluate religious texts, beliefs, practices, and historical contexts with a discerning and open-minded perspective.
Comparative Methodology: The department emphasizes the importance of the comparative method, enabling students and scholars to identify similarities and differences among religious traditions. This method facilitates a deeper understanding of the underlying themes that connect human spiritual experiences.
Ethical and Moral Exploration: Comparative religion programs often explore the ethical and moral frameworks presented by different religious traditions. By studying these frameworks, students can engage in discussions about the moral dimensions of human behavior and societal values.
Cultural Contextualization: Understanding religious practices within their cultural contexts is crucial. The department seeks to provide insights into how religious beliefs and rituals are intertwined with historical, social, and cultural factors.
Historical Perspective: An objective is to offer students a historical perspective on the evolution of religious traditions. This includes examining the origins, development, and transformations of various belief systems over time.
Engagement with Diversity: The department encourages engagement with diverse religious traditions, including major world religions as well as lesser-known faiths. This exposure promotes a well-rounded understanding of the global religious landscape.
Promotion of Dialogue: Comparative religion programs often aim to promote dialogue and interaction among individuals from different religious backgrounds. This fosters mutual respect, cooperation, and collaborative efforts toward addressing common challenges.
Research and Scholarship: A key objective is to facilitate research that contributes to the academic understanding of religion. This may involve publishing scholarly articles, books, and papers that add to the body of knowledge in the field.
Cultural and Religious Literacy: The department seeks to develop cultural and religious literacy among its students, enabling them to navigate an increasingly diverse and interconnected world with greater sensitivity and awareness.
Preparation for Careers: Comparative religion departments prepare students for a variety of career paths, including academia, research, interfaith organizations, cultural institutions, and roles that require cross-cultural understanding and communication.
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Degree Programs
Semester 1 |
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Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSIS 1000 | 1 اللغة العربية / Arabic 1 | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1001 | اللغة الإنجليزية / English | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1002 | الثقافة الإسلامية / Islamic Culture | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1003 | السيرة النبوية1 / Seerah Studies 1 | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1004 | المدخل إلى فقه العبادات / Introduction to Fiqh of Ibadat | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1005 | مدخل إلى علم العقيدة / Introduction to Aqeeda Studies | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1006 | قرآن كريم 1 / Holy Quran 1 | 2 | Download |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 2 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSIS 1007 | 2 اللغة العربية / Arabic 2 | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1008 | تاريخ دراسة الأديان / History of Religions Studies | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1009 | المدخل إلى علم التفسير / Introduction to Quranic Studies | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1010 | الخلافة الراشدة / Righteous Caliphate | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1011 | المدخل إلى علم الحديث / Introduction to Hadith Studies | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1012 | القيم الحضارية والإنسانية في الإسلام / The Cultural and Human Values in Islam | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1013 | المدخل إلى علم الدعوة / Introduction to the Dawah Studies | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 3 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSIS 1014 | المدخل إلى علم الفقه / Introduction to Fiqh Studies | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1015 | توحيد 1 / Tawheed 1 | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1016 | علوم القرآن 1 / Quran Studies | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1017 | مصطلح الحديث 1 / Terminologies of Hadith | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1018 | قرآن كريم 2 / Holy Quran 2 | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1019 | معالم الشريعة الإسلامية / Features of Islamic Law | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1020 | تيارات فكرية معاصرة / Contemporary intellectual Streams | 2 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 4 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSIS 1021 | الفرق والمذاهب 1 / Religions and Sects | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1022 | الوسائل التكنولوجية الحديثة ( علوم الحاسب) / Computer Sciences | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1023 | علم الاجتماع / Social Sciences | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1024 | أثر الحضارة الإسلامية في الحضارة الغربية / Impact of Islamic Civilization on Western Civilization | 3 | Download |
BSIS 1025 | مبادئ الاقتصاد الإسلامي / Principles of Islamic Economics | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1026 | الإعجاز العلمي في القرآن والسنة النبوية / Scientific Miracle in Quran and Sunnah | 2 | Download |
BSIS 1027 | نظم الحكم والإدارة / Governence System and its Management | 2 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 5 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSCR 1142 | الملل والنحل 2 / Religions and Faith 2 | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1143 | المذاهب الدينية في أفريقيا / Religions in Africa | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1144 | مقارنة الأديان والاستشراق / Comparison of Religions and Orientalism | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1145 | قرآن كريم 3 / Holy Quran 3 | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1146 | مناهج لدراسة الأديان / Methodolgy in Religion studies | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1147 | مدخل لدراسة أديان العالم / Introduction to World Religions | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1148 | المشكلات السياسية المعاصرة / Modern Political Issues | 2 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 6 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSCR 1149 | دراسة في نصوص الملل والنحل للشهرستاني / A study in the texts Religions and Faith by Shahristani | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1150 | المذاهب الدينية في الهند والصين / Religious doctrines in India and China | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1151 | التصوف 2 / Mysticism 2 | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1152 | الإعجاز العلمي في القرآن والسنة النبوية / Scientific Miracle in Quran and Sunnah | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1153 | شبهات المستشرقين حول العقيدة الإسلامية / Orientalists ‘ suspicions about the Islamic faith | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1154 | قرآن كريم 4 / Holy Quran | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1155 | مقارنة النصوص بين الشرائع / Comparison of texts between canons | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 7 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSCR 1156 | كتابات علماء أفريقيا في علم مقارنة الأديان / Writings of African scholars on comparative religion | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1157 | المذاهب الدينية في الهند والصين / Religions in China and India | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1158 | مقارنة الأديان 2 / Comparative religions 2 | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1159 | قرآن كريم 5 / Holy Quran | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1160 | الإسلام والشرائع السماوية / Islam and the divine laws | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1161 | الاستشراق والمستشرقون / Orientalism and the Orientalists | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1162 | الأخلاق / Ethics | 2 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 8 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSCR 1163 | كتابات علماء أسيا في علم مقارنة الأديان / Asian scholars ‘ writings on comparative religion | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1164 | آداب المناظرة والحوار / Etiquette of debate and dialogue | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1165 | تيارات فكرية معاصرة / Contemporary currents of thought | 3 | Download |
BSCR 1166 | العقيدة الصحيحة وأثرها في المجتمع / Correct dogma and its impact on society | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1167 | قرآن كريم 6 / Holy Quran | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1168 | الجوانب التربوية في السيرة النبوية / Pedagogical aspects of the prophetic biography | 2 | Download |
BSCR 1169 | مناهج البحث العلمي / Research Methodology | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
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Semester 1 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
MSCR 1254 | مقارنة الأديان / Comparative Religions | 3 | Download |
MSCR 1455 | فلسفة الدين / Philosophy of Religion | 3 | Download |
MSCR 1256 | اليهودية والنصرانية ..دراسة نصية مقارنة / Judaism and Christianity | 3 | Download |
MSCR 1257 | المذاهب الدينية في أفريقيا / Religions in Africa | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
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Semester 2 | |||
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
MSCR 1258 | المذاهب الدينية في آسيا / Religions in Asia | 3 | Download |
MSCR 1259 | الملل والنحل / Religions and Faith | 3 | Download |
MSCR 1260 | الفرق والمذاهب في ضوء القرآن والسنة / Religions and Sects in the light of Quran and Sunnah | 3 | Download |
MSCR 1261 | مناهج البحث العلمي / Research Methods | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
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