Head of Department: PROF. Haithm Zinhom Morsy
The Diploma in Tolerance and Coexistence is the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates and the region. It holds significant importance in alignment with the UAE’s vision “We the UAE 2031,” which is based on four main pillars covering vital sectors including society, economy, and international relations. Specifically, the third pillar, “Forward Diplomacy,” reflects the UAE’s role in the global community to promote peace and mutual cooperation regionally and globally, and to contribute to spreading prosperity and goodwill among all peoples based on respect for human values. The program addresses the need to educate and nurture a generation that believes in the values of tolerance and coexistence, considering them as a source of future human capital to continue the path of development initiated by the founding fathers. It also meets the needs of institutions in the UAE for specialists in the values and principles of tolerance and coexistence to enhance societal peace and human fraternity, and to lead global dialogues on diversity, tolerance, peace, and stability as a first line of defense for security, safety, and future development.
Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities
College of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research
Diploma in Tolerance and Co-existence – 27 Credit Hours
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours | Prerequisite | Format | Course number | Course name | Credit hours | Prerequisite | Format |
| First year | |||||||||
| First semester | Second semester | ||||||||
| MTC601 | Advanced Studies in the Legacy of Zayed | 3 | None | In-class | MTC602 | International Organizations | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC603 | Studies in Tolerance and Co existence | 3 | None | remote | MTC604 | Research Methods in Humanities | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC607 | Tolerance and Philosophy | 3 | None | In-class | Elective | 3 | None | remote | |
| MTC605 | Peace Studies | 3 | None | In-class | MTC606 | Advanced Studies in Intellectual Security | 3 | None | In-class |
| Second year | |||||||||
| Elective | 3 | In-class | |||||||
Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities
College of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research
Study Plan Diploma in Tolerance and Co existence – 27 Credit Hours
| Course number | Course name | Credit hours | Prerequisite | Format |
| First: Required courses (21) credit hours | ||||
| MTC601 | Advanced Studies in the Legacy of Zayed | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC603 | Studies in Tolerance and Co existence | 3 | None | remote |
| MTC602 | International Organizations | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC606 | Advanced Studies in Intellectual Security | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC605 | Peace Studies | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC604 | Research Methods in Humanities | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC607 | Tolerance and Philosophy | 3 | None | In-class |
| Second: Elective courses (6) credit hours | ||||
| MTC609 | Dialogue among religions, cultures and civilizations | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC608 | Tolerance in the Arab World | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC610 | Fraternity and Human Connection | 3 | None | In-class |
| MTC611 | Values and Religion | 3 | None | remote |
Upon completing this program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an analytical understanding of the concepts, knowledge, and theories related to tolerance, coexistence, and human commonality.
2. Apply scientific research skills in the fields of tolerance, coexistence, and peace, using available scientific resources and practical experiences; and develop creative solutions to issues related to hatred, violence, and xenophobia.
3. Establish positive and professional relationships based on dialogue, understanding, and acceptance of others with relevant individuals, institutions, and organizations.
4. Build a character of moderation in thought, education, and behavior.
5. Contribute to spreading the values and discourse of tolerance, coexistence, acceptance of others, and openness to cultures and peoples within society.
6. Demonstrate the principles of tolerance, coexistence, and acceptance of others in Islam.
7. Highlight the efforts and local and global initiatives of the United Arab Emirates to consolidate the values of tolerance and coexistence and promote peace and rapprochement among human cultures.