Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education | SU
Faculty of Education | SU
The Department of Islamic Studies Curricula at the Faculty of Education, Sana'a University, was established concurrently with the Faculty's inception in the 1971–1972 academic year, with the aim of training secondary-level Islamic education teachers; the first cohort graduated and entered the field in 1975–1976. Regarding graduate studies, the first thesis was defended in the department in 1995, and since then, more than 13 cohorts have graduated with Master's degrees. The department also offers a PhD program in Education, specializing in Islamic Education Curricula and Teaching Methods, with the first dissertation defended in 2024. This program aligns with the vision and mission of Sana'a University, striving to achieve educational excellence in Islamic education curricula and teaching methods. It fosters distinction and leadership, contributes to serving Yemeni society and developing its human capital, and aids in advancing the nation to the ranks of developed countries. The program's significance lies in its foundation upon a comprehensive vision regarding the nature of Islamic education curricula and the methods used to teach them.
The department aims to prepare outstanding Islamic education teachers for the secondary and basic education stages—equipped with strong teaching skills and creative abilities, and capable of competing in local and regional labor markets—as well as researchers in the fields of Islamic education curricula and teaching methods. This is achieved through distinguished faculty members and courses designed and accredited in accordance with quality assurance and academic accreditation standards.
1. To equip the student with the fundamental knowledge, concepts, principles, and Sharia rulings in Islamic studies and supporting educational sciences, enabling them to teach effectively at the secondary school level.
2. To enable the student to acquire the intellectual and practical skills necessary for teaching Islamic education and related disciplines.
3. To prepare researchers capable of conducting studies on Islamic education curricula and teaching methods, thereby contributing to addressing challenges in the field and disseminating research findings.
4. To develop the student's ability to integrate scientific and technical information when making decisions and conducting action research related to professional practice and societal issues.
5. To equip students with scientific values, attitudes, and principles, as well as the ethics of the teaching profession, derived from the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet.
Islamic Education Program
The program aims to cultivate outstanding professionals capable of critically analyzing education; contributing to the development of Islamic education curricula and learning processes; examining educational and instructional challenges associated with all components of Islamic education curricula and proposing recommendations to address them; and supplying Faculties of education and research centers with qualified personnel—skilled in scientific research—who can actively provide educational consultancy services for the advancement and development of the education sector.
The program aims to:
1. Graduate research personnel qualified to identify and articulate educational issues within the fields of curricula and teaching methods, and subsequently select the most appropriate research methods and tools to address them.
2. Work towards developing the teaching and learning of Islamic Education—as well as its instructional methods—in alignment with modern educational trends, the principles of the true faith, national development goals, and labor market requirements.
3. Address educational and instructional challenges related to Islamic Education curricula and teaching methods that typically arise during the educational process.
4. Prepare research personnel capable of providing specialized educational consultancy regarding curricula, teaching strategies, and instructional methods to relevant entities, covering aspects such as design, evaluation, and development mechanisms.
5. Equip students with the research capabilities needed to conduct research and studies related to Islamic education curricula, teaching methods, and associated topics.
6. Supply the community with qualified researchers capable of providing educational consultations and conducting studies on Islamic education and its related fields, as well as contributing to the resolution of educational and instructional challenges.
Islamic Curricula
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Islamic Curricula
Sana'a University