The department of History is one
of the academic departments of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. It
traces its beginning to 1994/1995, the year in which University of AL
al-Bayt was established. The mission of the Department is to graduate
highly qualified students of M.A and B.A levels in the History
specializations offered, which covers the ages of Modern, Middle, and
Islamic Arab History. Beside that, the Department seeks to promote
understanding the importance of historical studies in the comprehension
of the changing circumstances and civilizations throughout ages.
The Department includes, presently 8 faculty members, whose academic ranks range from full professors to
assistant professors, and they contribute actively to university
community, local, regional, international academic and cultural
activities. Most of them have published their research in form of books
and articles in journals. Recently, the Department published a volume
includes their researches within the field of history study. Currently,
the Department members are engaged in reconstructing study plan of M.A
and B.A programs, and forming an integrated plan of seminars and
conferences that provide the scholars and students with the
opportunities for the advancement of understanding of issues related to
Arab-Islamic History via the different ages.
Dr. FATHY YOUSSEF KHALAF ALSHAWAWREH
Email: fshawawreh@aabu.edu.jo