The Position of Islamic Revolution Studies in Iranian Higher Education System

The education system in every society is one of the most important pillars of that society. After the Islamic Revolution, the education system of Iran has changed. This article seeks to understand the position of Islamic Revolution Studies in Iranian higher education system and to answer the main question of what position does this field of study have in Iranian higher education system? To answer this question, the qualitative method of document analysis has been attempted. Fishery tools were used to collect data from various sources. Based on the findings of the research, the major institutions and structures involved in Islamic Revolution studies such as the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, the supreme leadership institution in universities and the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, are first mentioned. Then the laws and policies of the major educational system of the country, such as the visionary vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the policies of the Supreme Leader, the comprehensive scientific plan of the country, the Fifth Development Plan Act and the fundamental reform document of the country are discussed. Following is a list of universities and educational institutions and institutes related to the activities of the Islamic Revolution's studies in the field of education and research. Finally, the curricula and courses of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies as well as some research activities in the field of Islamic Revolution studies have been studied.