Comparative Religion and Dialogue of Civilizations 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Al Iraqia University |TopUniversities

Comparative Religion and Dialogue of Civilizations

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Theology, Divinity and Religious StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Vision of the Department of Comparative Religion, Sects, and Intercultural Dialogue:
The department's vision is centered on its aspiration to be a local and global academic and intellectual hub for intellectual and mental development and the understanding of Islamic heritage through dialogue, critical thinking, debate, and coexistence among religions and sects, as well as intercultural dialogue, based on the verse: "Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam" (Al Imran 3:19).
The Mission of the Department of Comparative Religion, Sects, and Intercultural Dialogue:
The department's mission is manifested in:
- Utilizing contemporary advancements to overcome intellectual obstacles and achieve coexistence among religions, sects, and civilizations, based on the verse: "There is no compulsion in religion" (Al-Baqarah 2:256), ultimately ensuring social peace. This is achieved by preparing effective personnel through the application of modern knowledge tools and establishing a knowledge and intellectual foundation that serves the humanities and sciences. This foundation contributes to building a generation of knowledge leaders who believe in promoting the concepts of coexistence and tolerance among religions and sects and who engage positively in intercultural dialogue. - Working within intellectual frameworks grounded in profound knowledge that encompasses authentic Islamic schools of thought, contemporary religious perspectives, and disciplined, renewed visions. This aims to shape the contemporary Islamic mind through mechanisms that activate its activity and vitality, enabling it to disseminate its intellectual, cultural, and civilizational outputs to create a better reality and a brighter future.
Objectives of the Department of Comparative Religion, Sects, and Intercultural Dialogue:
The department's objectives focus on achieving Its vision and mission are as follows:
- To broaden the horizons of undergraduate and graduate students, enrich their knowledge, and equip them culturally and intellectually to analyze problems, comprehend crises, and overcome them, while protecting them from the influence of misguided and deviant beliefs and ideas.
- To instill love for Islam in students, respect for its civilizational heritage and timeless message, and to cultivate virtues, spread tolerance in societies, and combat extremism, fanaticism, and abhorrent sectarianism by building academic capacities to advance scientific progress, improve the current situation, confront sedition, and overcome adversity.
- To prepare specialists in the fields of comparative religion, sects, and civilizations, holding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, to support religious, educational, and social institutions, enabling them to contribute to building society, supporting it spiritually, scientifically, and culturally, and participating in its prosperity and advancement.
- To strive earnestly to support diverse institutions with specialists in comparative religion, sects, and civilizations, after preparing them doctrinally and intellectually, and ensuring they are far removed from extremism and fanaticism, so they can confront those who raise doubts about Islam.
- To highlight the great status of Islam and promote His identity and pride in it through scientific Islamic educational curricula and practical activities that contribute to preparing the learner to respect and accept others by adopting civilized Islamic dialogue with other religions and cultures.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Vision of the Department of Comparative Religion, Sects, and Intercultural Dialogue:
The department's vision is centered on its aspiration to be a local and global academic and intellectual hub for intellectual and mental development and the understanding of Islamic heritage through dialogue, critical thinking, debate, and coexistence among religions and sects, as well as intercultural dialogue, based on the verse: "Indeed, the religion in the sight of Allah is Islam" (Al Imran 3:19).
The Mission of the Department of Comparative Religion, Sects, and Intercultural Dialogue:
The department's mission is manifested in:
- Utilizing contemporary advancements to overcome intellectual obstacles and achieve coexistence among religions, sects, and civilizations, based on the verse: "There is no compulsion in religion" (Al-Baqarah 2:256), ultimately ensuring social peace. This is achieved by preparing effective personnel through the application of modern knowledge tools and establishing a knowledge and intellectual foundation that serves the humanities and sciences. This foundation contributes to building a generation of knowledge leaders who believe in promoting the concepts of coexistence and tolerance among religions and sects and who engage positively in intercultural dialogue. - Working within intellectual frameworks grounded in profound knowledge that encompasses authentic Islamic schools of thought, contemporary religious perspectives, and disciplined, renewed visions. This aims to shape the contemporary Islamic mind through mechanisms that activate its activity and vitality, enabling it to disseminate its intellectual, cultural, and civilizational outputs to create a better reality and a brighter future.
Objectives of the Department of Comparative Religion, Sects, and Intercultural Dialogue:
The department's objectives focus on achieving Its vision and mission are as follows:
- To broaden the horizons of undergraduate and graduate students, enrich their knowledge, and equip them culturally and intellectually to analyze problems, comprehend crises, and overcome them, while protecting them from the influence of misguided and deviant beliefs and ideas.
- To instill love for Islam in students, respect for its civilizational heritage and timeless message, and to cultivate virtues, spread tolerance in societies, and combat extremism, fanaticism, and abhorrent sectarianism by building academic capacities to advance scientific progress, improve the current situation, confront sedition, and overcome adversity.
- To prepare specialists in the fields of comparative religion, sects, and civilizations, holding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, to support religious, educational, and social institutions, enabling them to contribute to building society, supporting it spiritually, scientifically, and culturally, and participating in its prosperity and advancement.
- To strive earnestly to support diverse institutions with specialists in comparative religion, sects, and civilizations, after preparing them doctrinally and intellectually, and ensuring they are far removed from extremism and fanaticism, so they can confront those who raise doubts about Islam.
- To highlight the great status of Islam and promote His identity and pride in it through scientific Islamic educational curricula and practical activities that contribute to preparing the learner to respect and accept others by adopting civilized Islamic dialogue with other religions and cultures.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the program, the student must have completed High school education (Baccalaureate).

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