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20260412890The Ph.D. Program in History and Archaeology, established in the 1413AH 1992 academic year, is one of the University's pioneering graduate programs. It was introduced to address the growing need for highly qualified researchers with advanced academic and research competencies in the fields of History and Archaeology. The program provides a distinguished academic and research environment that enables students to produce original scholarly research, enrich knowledge, serve society, and preserve the Kingdom's historical and cultural heritage, while supporting the objectives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 in advancing scientific research, safeguarding national identity, and promoting sustainable cultural development.
Accredited and specialized academic programs in historical and archaeological studies, guided by a contemporary research vision that serves society and achieves the objectives of the institutional vision.
Preparing highly qualified professionals academically, professionally, and in research in the fields of History and Archaeology, who contribute to serving society.
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| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hist 634 | topic in european medieval history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in the social and economic history of medieval Europe, with attention to daily life and economic structures. | ||
| Hist 621 | subject in islamic medieval | 3 | – |
| Description | This course studies a selected topic in the administrative history of the medieval Islamic state, examining governmental institutions and their evolution. | ||
| Hist 644 | subject in islamic history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a specialized topic in Islamic history related to intellectual, scientific, or cultural developments, emphasizing methodological approaches to historical research. | ||
| Hist 602 | Historical texts in a foreign language | 3 | – |
| Description | This course trains students to read, translate, and critically analyze primary historical texts written in a foreign language, developing the linguistic and methodological skills needed to engage directly with non-Arabic historical sources. | ||
| Hist 656 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course studies a selected topic in the history of diplomacy and international relations, with attention to treaties, alliances, and conflicts shaping the modern era. | ||
| Hist 643 | subject in european history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course provides in-depth study of a selected topic in Islamic history, with focus on socio-economic structures and their development across different Islamic eras. | ||
| Hist 650 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course investigates a selected topic in modern and contemporary history, analyzing political, social, and international transformations and their impact on shaping the contemporary world. | ||
| Hist 657 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course explores a selected topic in modern and contemporary military history, analyzing major conflicts and their strategic and political dimensions. | ||
| Hist 635 | subject in european history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course explores a selected topic in the intellectual and cultural history of medieval Europe, tracing major currents of thought and their influence. | ||
| Hist 651 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course investigates a selected topic related to major political transformations in modern and contemporary history and their regional and international repercussions. | ||
| Hist 620 | subject in islamic medieval | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in the political history of the medieval Islamic world, focusing on the rise and development of dynasties and states and their institutional structures. | ||
| Hist 624 | subject in islamic medieval | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic related to religious institutions and their role in shaping medieval Islamic society. | ||
| Hist 631 | subject in european history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course investigates a selected topic in European social and economic history, examining structural changes across different periods. | ||
| Hist 645 | subject in islamic history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course focuses on advanced analysis of a chosen topic in Islamic history, addressing regional or dynastic developments and their historiographical significance. | ||
| Hist 642 | subject in islamic history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in Islamic history focusing on the development of political institutions and systems of governance across different Islamic eras. | ||
| Hist 633 | subject in european medieval history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course studies a selected topic concerning the role of the Church and religious institutions in shaping medieval European society. | ||
| Hist 600 | Historic Schools | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines the major schools of historical thought and their theoretical foundations, tracing the development of historiographical approaches from classical to modern times and evaluating their influence on historical writing and research methodology. | ||
| Hist 641 | subject in european history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic related to the early Islamic period, focusing on its political, religious, and social foundations. | ||
| Hist 653 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in the intellectual and cultural history of the modern era, tracing the evolution of ideas and cultural movements. | ||
| Hist 654 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in modern and contemporary economic history, analyzing structural changes and their social consequences. | ||
| Hist 622 | subject in islamic medieval | 3 | – |
| Description | This course investigates a selected topic concerning the social and economic structures of medieval Islamic societies and their transformation over time. | ||
| Hist 623 | subject in islamic medieval | 3 | – |
| Description | This course explores a selected topic in the intellectual and scientific history of the medieval Islamic world and its contribution to knowledge production. | ||
| Hist 625 | subject in islamic medieval | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic focusing on a specific region or dynasty within the medieval Islamic world and its historical significance. | ||
| Hist 630 | subject in european history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course studies a selected topic in European political history, analyzing the formation of states and shifts in power structures. | ||
| Hist 632 | subject in european medieval history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in the political and feudal structures of medieval Europe and their impact on governance. | ||
| Hist 640 | subject in islamic history | 3 | – |
| Description | This course explores a specific topic in Islamic history, covering its political, administrative, or civilizational dimensions, and trains students in critical reading of Islamic historical sources. | ||
| Hist 652 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course investigates a selected topic in the social history of the modern and contemporary periods, focusing on societal structures, class dynamics, and everyday life. | ||
| Hist 655 | Modern and Contemporary History Topic | 3 | – |
| Description | This course examines a selected topic in the history of colonialism and imperial expansion, analyzing its political, economic, and social impact on affected societies. | ||
| Hist 699 | PhD Thesis | 20 | Pass all courses - اجتياز جميع المقررات |
| Description | PhD thesis of History (20) units | ||
