Islamic Studies and History

One of the programs offered by this center is the field of Islamic Studies and History, which is conducted in a virtual format. In this field, students, after learning the fundamentals of Islamic sciences and teachings in foundational and common courses, study specialized courses in Islamic history and the history of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). Studying specialized history courses includes familiarity with the early history of Islam, and students become acquainted with the foundations and structure of Islamic culture with a focus on Islamic history. They are equipped to provide suitable responses to doubts raised in this field using rational and historical methods.

In virtual training courses, students can participate in online classes and benefit from the teachings of experienced instructors. In case of absence, they can access the archives of these classes. Additionally, the educational curriculum (textbooks, videos, and audio recordings of instructors' teachings) is available for use. Students can purchase course materials such as textbooks and instructional CDs or flash drives from the center's online bookstore.

In accordance with the regulations and guidelines of the Ministry of Science, in the event of reaching the minimum number of students required for each course, the center organizes concentrated problem-solving classes in the city of Qom and receives a portion of the expenses.

The total number of units in this field is 133, including foundational, common, and specialized courses.

Some of the foundational courses in this field include: Persian language, family and population studies, general English language, physical education, and more.

Some of the common courses in this field include: research methods, Quranic language, introduction to philosophy, Quranic teachings, and more.

Some of the specialized courses in this field include: Islamic history, the history and biography of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), the history of Shi'ism, the history of prophets, the history of sciences, and more.