Muhammad Javad Tousi

Assistant Professor. Department of Islamic Teachings, Qom university of technology, Qom, Iran

Email: tousi@qut.ac.ir | jtoussi@gmail.com
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1. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

A. Islamic Seminary Education

  • Five years of advanced studies in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) and Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) at the Qom Seminary.

B. University Education

  1. B.A. in Political Science, Mofid University, Qom, Iran — September 2001.
  2. M.A. in Political Science, specializing in Iranian Affairs, Mofid University, Qom, Iran — July 2005.
  3. Ph.D. in Islamic Studies Instruction, specializing in the Islamic Revolution, University of Islamic Studies — February 2020.

2. UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching in Islamic Studies

Since 2005, taught Islamic Studies courses at various universities across Iran, with authorization from the Selection Committee for Islamic Studies Faculty Members. Courses taught include The Islamic Revolution, The Political Thought of Imam Khomeini, and Introduction to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Universities include:

  • Iran University of Medical Sciences
  • Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
  • Qom University of Technology
  • Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch
  • Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch

3. RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

A. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. “Analysis of Strategies of_organizations_and Centers of Shiite Studies in the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Islamic Politics Research, No. 18, Autumn–Winter 2020/2021.
  2. “An Analytical Study of theStatus of Shiite Studies Centers in the Country.” Islamic Revolution Studies, No. 61, Summer 2020.
  3.  “The Status of Dignity in Compiling the Law: An Investigation_and Analysis with an Emphasis on Cases of Life Termination.” Journal of Philosophy of Law, No. 2, Autumn–Winter 2022/2023.
  4. “Critique of Non-Monotheistic Beliefs_and Convictions in the Holy Quran with Emphasis on Al-Mizan_and Mafatih al-Ghayb.” Qur'anic Exegetical Studies, No. 69, Spring 2027 [as stated in the original CV].

B. Academic Theses

  1. Doctoral Dissertation: “An Analytical Assessment of Shi'a Studies Centers within Iran.”
  2. Master's Thesis: “An Examination of Foreign Policy Discourses in the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

C. Other Research Projects

  1. Research studies on various topics for live and prerecorded programs produced by Radio Maaref.
  2. An examination of the interactions between the clergy and political authorities throughout history.
  3. A study of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Iran.
  4. An examination of whether the Wilayat al-Faqih (Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist) is based on appointment or election.
  5. A study of the Tobacco Protest Movement in Iran.
  6. Research on the three islands in the Persian Gulf.
  7. An examination of brain drain in Third World countries.
  8. A study of Ahmad Qavam's premiership from 1945 to December 1947.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE AND EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

  1. Deputy Director-General for Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology — 24 February 2007 to 23 September 2008.
  2. Head of the Scientific Communications and Cooperation Unit, Specialized Council for Seminary Affairs, Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution — 15 October 2013 to 22 October 2015.
  3. Head of the Monitoring and Improvement Department, Policy Council of Women's Seminaries.
  4. Head of the Inspection and Complaints Department, Policy Council of Women's Seminaries.
  5. Head of the Scientific Review Department, Research Office of the Policy Council of Women's Seminaries.
  6. Head of the Press Center, International Conference on Human Rights and Dialogue among Civilizations, held at the Summit Conference Center — May 2001.
  7. Head of the Tour Guides Committee, Conference of News Agencies of Non-Aligned Countries — June 1992 [date as stated in the original CV].
  8. Religious and Cultural Supervisor for Umrah Pilgrims, hotels in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
  9. Executive Secretary, Conference on Religion and Cultural Theory, Specialized Council for Seminary Affairs, Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution — 17 December 2015.
  10. Scientific Secretary of the Monitoring Think Tank, research project on the state of religiosity in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Policy Council of Women's Seminaries.
  11. Supervisory Expert for Political Programs, Channels 1, 4, and 5, IRIB Television Monitoring and Evaluation Department.

5. BROADCASTING AND MEDIA EXPERIENCE

Since 2003, producer and editor of numerous live and prerecorded programs for the national Radio Maaref network.

A. Live Programs

  1. Fiqh and Life (Fiqh va Zendegi)
  2. Family Questions and Answers (Porseshman-e Khanevadeh)
  3. Questions and Answers for Children and Adolescents (Porseshman-e Koodak va Nojavanan)
  4. Dawn programs broadcast during the holy month of Ramadan.

B. Prerecorded Programs

  1. Family Education: Questions and Answers (Porsesh-o Pasokh-e Tarbiyati-ye Khanevadeh)
  2. Child and Adolescent Education: Questions and Answers (Porsesh-o Pasokh-e Tarbiyati-ye Koodak va Nojavanan)
  3. Toward the Shore of Tranquility (Ta Sahel-e Aramesh): Respecting the rights of parents, neighbors, family members, and others.
  4. The Land of Salman (Diyar-e Salman): An analytical study of ancient Iranian history.
  5. The Mystery of Destiny (Raz-e Sarnevesht): Examining the lives and personalities of the companions of the Infallible Imams.
  6. Pilgrim (Za'er): The customs and philosophy of pilgrimage and the introduction of Imamzadehs (descendants of the Imams).
  7. Pilgrimage in the Qur'an and Other Religions (Ziyarat dar Qur'an va Adyan-e Digar): Examining pilgrimage in the Qur'an and other religions and introducing Imamzadehs.
  8. The Pure Jewel (Gohar-e Nab): Commentary on Ziyarat Jami'a Kabira.
  9. The Lamp of Guidance (Meshkat-e Hedayat): Commentary on ethical traditions and hadiths.
  10. The Charter of the Commander (Manshur-e Amir): Commentary on letters in Nahj al-Balagha.
  11. Divine Love (Eshq-e Elahi): Repentance.
  12. On the Path of Destiny (Dar Masir-e Sarnevesht): The resistance economy.
  13. The Age of Flourishing (Asr-e Shekoufayi): Explaining the annual national slogan.
  14. Fiqh Through the Ages (Fiqh dar Gozar-e Zaman): Fiqh and hadith from the era of Imam Musa al-Kazim to that of Imam Hasan al-Askari.
  15. The History of Fiqh and Jurists (Tarikh-e Fiqh va Foquha): Examining the historical development of Islamic jurisprudence and juristic scholarship.
  16. The Fiqh of the Family of Muhammad (Fiqh-e Al-e Muhammad): Advanced studies in jurisprudence, focusing on the chapters on Hajj and commercial transactions — 425 episodes.
  17. Foundations of Jurisprudence (Mabani-ye Faqahat): Advanced studies in the principles of Islamic jurisprudence — 110 episodes.
  18. Dynamic Fiqh (Fiqh-e Pouya): Emerging and contemporary issues in jurisprudence, law, politics, society, and economics — more than 400 episodes.

C. Special and Commemorative Programs

Produced special programs for national and religious holidays, commemorations of the martyrdom of members of the Ahl al-Bayt, and other significant occasions.

6. RELIGIOUS OUTREACH AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

  • Conducted religious outreach and educational activities during the first ten days of Muharram and the holy month of Ramadan in various regions of Iran.

7. AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Best Editor Award, 12th International Radio Festival of Iran, May 2012.