| The most important functions of this department are as follows:
- Research, translations, and production of books on such subjects as:
- Islamic principles and teachings as well as the teachings of the holy Qur’an and the Hal al-Bait ('a);
- Islamic jurisprudence and political, legal, and economic systems of Islam;
- Culture, art, and history of the Islamic and Iranian civilization, and the Persian language and literature;
- The principles and fundamentals of the Islamic Revolution of Iran;
- Studying the principles and fundamentals of the various faiths and religious schools of thought;
- Holding dialogues and talks with the followers of various faiths and creating an atmosphere of understanding with them;
- Carrying out research and studies about the cultural similarities of Iran and other nations of the world;
- Identifying and establishing relations with foreign scholars, thinkers, and centers that are involved in studies on religious, cultural , and social subjects;
- Organizing scholarly and cultural conferences and seminars in and outside Iran.
The Department of Research and Education disposes its functions through the following offices: |