The Open Data Iran database published a report on November 9, stating that according to the website of the Educational Deputy of the Seminaries - excluding the seminaries in Khorasan and women's seminaries - a total of 244 jurisprudential centers will accept students nationwide for the academic year 2023-2024, with a total capacity of 4,300 students. Meanwhile, according to statistics from the National Educational Assessment Organization, the total capacity for the residency exam to train specialist physicians is about 4,600, and in the fields of cardiology, neurology, obstetrics, and pediatrics, it is less than 1,300. However, according to this research, these 4,300 students will engage in seminary studies across 16 fields of knowledge, encompassing a total of 410 disciplines. These fields include a diverse range from conventional jurisprudential studies such as purity and worship to medicine, economics, banking, aerospace, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, computer games, and social networks. The total of 410 specialized fields in the seminaries can be searched in the table below. The Financial Times quoted clerics in Iran: Robots can assist in issuing fatwas. Efforts to 'Islamicize the economy'; formation of working groups in various fields, following the collaboration of the seminary with the Ministry of Economy. Analytical report: The budget of the Red Crescent Society is less than that of seminaries and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The 'Open Data Iran' database: The number of seminaries in Iran is five times that of universities.
Research Report; Specialized Fields in Iranian Seminaries: From Purity Rituals to Computer Games
A report highlights that Iranian seminaries will accept 4,300 students across 410 specialized fields, including unconventional subjects like computer games and artificial intelligence. This reflects a significant expansion of educational offerings in religious institutions compared to traditional academic fields, raising questions about the role of seminaries in contemporary Iranian society.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A report revealed that Iranian seminaries will accept 4,300 students in 410 specialized fields for the 2023-2024 academic year, expanding their curriculum to include modern subjects like artificial intelligence and computer games. This marks a significant shift in the role of seminaries in Iranian education.
- 244 jurisprudential centers will accept students, excluding Khorasan and women's seminaries.
- The number of seminaries in Iran is five times that of universities.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iranian seminaries have historically focused on religious education, but recent trends indicate a push towards including contemporary subjects to remain relevant in a changing world.
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