IMAM SADIQ UNIVERSITY
In The Name of The Most High
Imam Sadiq University (ISU) is the
outcome of a divine intention and significant endeavor of a number
of distinguished people and men of thought from both religious
seminaries and universities. This academic center is on the way to
diffuse the Islamic knowledge, culture and thoughts on a variety of
educational and research grounds.
ISU is headed by his Excellency
Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani, a prominent theologian and a pious scholar
under whose presidency the staff and the students of this center
enjoy the very blessings and his benevolence.
ISU does not run on governmental
subsidies. It is financed by the fund of Jame-at-al Imam Sadiq and
the donation of the benefactors.
In ISU, faith and moral eligibilities
of the students are considered prior to their scientific
competencies. Religious and spiritual values stand high and function
as the basic prerequisite for any applicant joining this center and
thus spiritual and religious atmosphere characterize the campus of
ISU.
ISU has been founded in 1983 on the
basis of the holy motto of the interaction between religious
seminaries and the academic education. ISU in principle is to pave a
new way towards teaching humanities. ISU is a compact institution
for higher education, specialized in human and social sciences.
This university is well known for its
high standards in education and scientific research. In nationwide
yearly rankings, ISU has already, taken a top-position for many
years. The compact campus layout offers many opportunities to meet
the faculty and students needs all day. Out of student population,
some of them are international students who are looking for
inspiration and intellectual challenge to participate in the
scientific and social life of ISU.
To many educators in higher education
the combination of the Islamic Studies and Management or the Islamic
Studies and Law, for example, into one discipline is of high
credibility and efficiency in the field of humanities. ISU presents
and introduces a remarkable pattern in the higher studies in Iran
and accounts for a new experience in education as well.
In ISU, teaching and learning languages
are of great importance. Successful admission of M.A graduates of
the ISU in PhD courses in renowned universities within and outside
the country stands as true evidence for any judgment in this
respect.
However, Ph.D. courses in the fields of
Economics, Culture & Communication, Theology, Political Sciences and
Law are on the run and more courses there will be in ISU in near
future.
A center for research is active in a
variety of fields in humanities and the Islamic Studies. Educational
facilities, various cultural programs, progressive systems in
communication and education such as internet, TV satellite
receivers, audio – visual means for recording and playing back,
language laboratories, computer workshops, and campus amenities like
dormitory, restaurant, grocery and bookstore, laundry, health care
center, sports playground are within the reach of students.
Programmed expeditions also add to students’ interest in their
sojourn in ISU.
Students here have to cover 219 to 240
credit units both required and optional towards a continuous M.A
degree in any of the six branches of study now exist. The quantity
as well as the quality of subject matters offered during the
semesters signifies the accuracy and the efficiency of the
curriculum developers in ISU.
Students from other countries also
share the educational opportunities with their Iranian Muslim
brothers and sisters here in ISU.
Faculties in ISU:
1. Faculty of Islamic studies,
Theology & Guidance:
This faculty aims at training students
in four branches of Quranic sciences and Hadith; Jurisprudence and
the Religious Principles; Philosophy and Theology, and Guidance (in
the process)’ leading to continuous M.A degrees. PhD courses in four
branches: Jurisprudence, the Religious Principles, Philosophy and
Quranic Sciences & Hadith. The objectives of post-graduate courses
in these branches are to present:
(a) specialized
orientations with the history of philosophy, theology and the
Islamic mysticism and other schools of thoughts.
(b) specialized orientation
with Quran and Hadith, the Quranic sciences and different approaches
of exegesis.
(c) specialized
orientation with jurisprudence and the religious principles, the
analytical study of the history of Islam, different doctrines and
the religious history of the Islamic sects.
Competencies:
Students are expected to do research
work on the ground of Islamic Studies , to acquire the capability to
analyze philosophical and theological issues, to gain reasonable
ability in communicating, writing, translating and interpreting
Islamic Studies in the languages taught (Arabic and English/
French),to present the Islamic propagation in a variety of ways and
stages.
2. Faculty of Islamic Studies
& Law
Established in 1991, the faculty aims
at equipping and furnishing the graduates whose studies of the
Islamic law and other judicial systems in practice in the world can
eventually enable them to accomplish their commitments in the right
way. Law students have general courses in languages and lessons on
law besides Jurisprudence & the Principles. Students are advised to
major either in penal law or private law for further continuous MA
studies. PhD courses majoring on different branches of law are on
the run.
3. Faculty of Islamic
Studies & Political Sciences:
This faculty acts to educate students
with academic knowledge of the fundamental political sciences based
on their infrastructural Islamic thought. Students in this course
get oriented with the latest theories in the discipline in case
studies in addition to the Islamic Studies. PhD courses with the
major on political thoughts, socio-politics and issues on Iran are
on the run.
4. Faculty of Islamic Studies
& Economics:
The faculty seeks the following
achievements:
a) Recognition of the Islamic Economy so as to bring
about the developing of economic theories on the
Islamic bases and provide the opportunity for the students to
acquire proper concerning potentials.¯¯¯¯¯
b) Equipping students with essential scientific
capabilities to understand, analyze and interpret the world economic
theories as well as issues on the economy of Iran. PhD courses
majoring on mathematical Economy, Econometrics, Monetary Economy,
and Planning &Economic Development are on the run now.
5. Faculty of Islamic Studies &
Management:
This faculty aims at (a)familiarizing
the students with the appropriate knowledge and expertise on the
ground of management sciences and orient them with the models and
approaches of management in the Islamic society (b)enabling them to
make any proper decision and presenting an appropriate pattern in
the Islamic management system (c)and finally optimizing the
available possibilities in the government offices and executive
centers. In other words, the objectives account for the managers
thus trained to overcome the shortcomings and difficulties through
applying the latest theories and changes in the system of management
and with reliance on the attitude derived from the Islamic insight
finalize any correct decision.
Students voluntarily select and carry
on one of the three major studies toward continuous MA course under
their instructor’s counsel. They are Commercial Management,
Industrial Management and Financial Management.
6. Faculty of Islamic Studies and
Culture & Communication:
This faculty is the outcome of an
up-to-date and interdisciplinary approach in Imam Sadiq University,
after leaving behind an experience of a decade for establishing a
number of faculties.
Previously a center entitled “Culture
and Communication Studies” was launched and subsequently it stepped
forward to acquire the position of a full-fledged faculty.
The relations among communications and
other fields such as Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, History
and Islamic Studies are still considered at an initial stage in the
country. The mutual relation among the various disciplines vis-ą-vis
culture and communication have generated an academic environment for
learning. It is hoped that with the establishment of this
important faculty of Culture and Communication, the university would
be able to train researchers and scholars who would have knowledge
of various disciplines concerning culture and communication. And it
is hoped that their knowledge and competencies immensely help the
society and the talents so activated would contribute to the
cultural and national activities at home and abroad.
The objectives of post graduate
courses in three branches are to present:
(a) specialized Studies with
communication and culture at PhD level. Furthermore, this branch
offers courses entitled "Strategic Studies" and various courses
leading to continuous MA degree program.
(b) specialized Studies with
Communication and Religion, analytical Study of Religion and
Guidance are also under construction.
(c) specialized Studies
concerning with Shiite history, culture and civilization,
analytical study of origins and emergence of Shiism, conducts of
infallible virtuous Imams and Orientalists’ works about Shiite sect
are on the run.
In addition to these faculties,
University has well-established language departments and research
center.
Imam Sadiq College for Girls
This college was established in 1991.
This educational institution which has the charter from the Ministry
of Science, Research and Technology is administered by lady staff
both in management and education. Here, girl students are admitted
for BA degrees in three fields of study namely Theology & Islamic
Studies (majoring Jurisprudence & the Principles-Philosophy &
Theology) Arabic Language & Literature, and Law. Students have to
cover 156 up to 160 (both required and optional) credit units for
each field of their study.
Imam Sadiq for Girls incorporates a
research center, a language laboratory, a computer workshop, library
and bimonthly and quarterly periodicals. Extra-curricular activities
of this center embody classes for reciting and memorizing the Holy
Quran, Nahj-ol- balagheh (a collection of Imam Ali’s sermons,
letters and creeds issued on occasions), calligraphy, designing ,
lecture & speech making and the like. Commodities for students
include charge-free medical care, accommodation, self-service
restaurant, transportation and counseling office. For further
details consult Brochure of Imam Sadiq College for Girls.
Research and Educational facilities:
Nearly every research done at ISU takes
place in mentioned faculties, departments and research center.
In the research schools, top-researchers, young talented, and
scholars join forces in fundamental-research projects. The
faculties, departments, publication and research institute focused
on applied research, which is of immediate benefit to Humankind,
Islamic World and Society.
Research Center provides facilities and
pave ways for the professors, research workers and students to do
research and apply the outcome to solve the problems raised in the
Islamic society. Research Center incorporates departments as follow:
(a) Department for the study and
research on Islamic Sciences
(b) Department for the study and
research on Political Sciences
(b) Departments for the study
and research on Economics.
(c) Department for the study and
research on Culture & Communication.
ISU, due to its very educational
nature which can integrate Disciplines of Humanities and those of
pertinent Islamic Studies has been able to establish a PhD
interdisciplinary course in culture & Communication in the field of
Humanities as the first of its kind in the country.
Through the continuous exchange of
knowledge and ideas, the university intends to maintain and
strengthen its strong position in research development. Therefore,
University is strongly committed to national and international
cooperation with other universities. The research institutes of
University maintain close links with a number of top research
institutes within the country and abroad.
Central Library + Information Center
ISU central library contains books for
general and specific studies needed by the students. With thousands
volumes in about 25000 titles and subjects, the library is open
daily for 12 hours: from 8 A.M. to 20 P.M. The present computer
search makes a quick access to the required books possible. An
archive center and a collection of 18000 tapes function as annexes
to the central library.
Computer center equipped with internet
Network has provided the possibility to the research workers,
teachers and students to acquire the information necessary for any
scientific innovation in various aspects.
The Center was founded on the belief
that the best communication policy flows from high quality and
rigorous research on the structure and impact of mass media, new
technology and its usage in Social Sciences. The Center is committed
to working closely with all faculties and committed to doing work
that has a real and beneficial effect on various Departments. At the
Center, university will continue wide-ranging programs and projects
that explore the leading issues in media and communications,
including the World Internet Project and other programs that examine
the broad impact of online technology in Iran and around the globe.
It offers access to Electronic Research, ISU Library Research
Network and a number of CD-ROM products.
Foreign Languages
In the Three Arabic, English and French
departments the men and the means have been employed to enhance the
feasibility of teaching languages to the interested students.
Mass media center and the Center for
Digital Future:
This center is well equipped with TV
satellite systems to record programs televised and to play back the
news, research and scientific information to the teaching staff as
well as the students.
Sports facilities
Intensive study and education
necessitate recreation and sports. Football, basketball, volley-ball
playgrounds, swimming pool and gymnasium are available to meet the
various needs of the young students in ISU.
Medical Care
A clinic is at service during the day.
Students also enjoy the assistance of ISU in case more specialized
medical cares outside the campus are needed.
ISU Publications
A foreign students periodical,
bimonthly magazines entitled “Payam-E-Sadiq” message of ISU which is
published by the office of Public Relations and International
Cooperation and a Quarterly Research periodical is put out by the
various departments of the ISU Research Center. Sequences of
periodicals are published by various faculties, centers and
departments as well.
We are proud to state that based on the
intentions and the objectives of the founders of ISU, most of our
graduates are either studying PhD courses in universities in
America, Europe, and Australia or have already finished their PhD
courses and are giving educational services in the boards of
education in domestic universities.
Imam Sadiq University
Modiryat Bridge – Chamran Highway,
Tehran-Iran
Tel: 98-21-88094001-5
Fax: 98-21-88093484
Post Box: 14655-159
Site:
http://www.isu.ac.ir
Email:
isu@isu.ac.ir
IMAM SADIQ UNIVERSITY
November 2004
