The School of Marxism at Tsinghua University is responsible for teaching ideological and political theory courses across the university, as well as specialized courses in Marxist theory and the history and development of the Communist Party of China. The School offers a range of specialized courses, including but not limited to: Marxist Classics Reading, Research on History of Marxism, Research on Historical Materialism, Research on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, Research on Modern Chinese Political Thought, Research on Ideological and Political Education, CPC Documents Reading among others.
Doctoral Program in Marxist Theory
Doctoral students in Marxist Theory are expected to develop a solid command of the following:
The historical inevitability of the emergence of Marxist theory
The basic structure of the Marxist theoretical system
The fundamental principles of Marxism
The value goals of Marxism
The essential characteristics of Marxism
The historical development, key experiences, and developmental patterns of Marxism
Contemporary foreign Marxist theories, trends, and schools of thought
They should:
Master modern Chinese history and the historical process through which the Chinese people chose Marxism, the Communist Party of China, the socialist path, and the policy of reform and opening-up, and fully understand the profound significance and historical lessons of the Party’s century-long struggle
Master the great transformations and historic achievements over the past decade in the new era, as well as the historical process of comprehensively advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization
Master the historical process and basic laws of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times, and grasp the main content, historical significance, and guiding principles of the theoretical achievements thus formed
Master the worldview and methodology of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the latest achievement in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the times
Master the basic theories and scientific methods of ideological and political education
Master the fundamental principles and methodology of Party building, and use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to unite thinking and forge a sense of common purpose
They should also:
Apply the Marxist stance, viewpoints, and methods to analyze social realities
Summarize the lessons from the development of Marxist theory and its guiding role in practice
Deeply understand that the ultimate reasons for the success of the Communist Party of China and for the vitality of socialism with Chinese characteristics lie in the power of Marxism and of Marxism adapted to the Chinese context and the times
Doctoral Program in History and Party Building of the Communist Party of China
Doctoral candidates in the History and Party Building of the Communist Party of China should:
Master the historical process by which the Communist Party of China has led the Chinese people in revolution, construction, and reform
Master the historic achievements and transformations in the cause of the Party and the state in the new era
Master the major accomplishments and historical experience of the Party’s century-long struggle
Master the historical process, fundamental laws, and core content of the theoretical achievements formed through the Sinicization and modernization of Marxism, and understand their historical significance and guiding principles
They should also:
Master the nature, purpose, founding mission, fundamental theories, basic line, and basic strategies of the Communist Party of China
Grasp the theoretical origins and developmental trajectory of the Party-building theoretical system of Marxism adapted to Chinese conditions
Understand the general requirements for Party building in the new era
Comprehend the profound significance, rich connotations, essential spirit, and core tenets of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Thought on Party building
In addition, they should:
Master the worldview and methodology of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
Be able to apply the Marxist stance, viewpoints, and methods to analyze theoretical and practical issues
Master the basic research methods relevant to this first-level discipline
Each doctoral student may focus on different aspects of these core bodies of knowledge and competencies, in line with the specific requirements of their research direction and specialization.
