The Role of Secondary Schools in Achieving Intellectual Security among Students in Saudi Society

Abstract

The study aimed at identifying the role of secondary schools in promoting intellectual security among their students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Specifically, it sought to identify the importance and methods of achieving intellectual security, its resulting educational impact, and the role of educational institutions, general curricula, and social studies curricula in particular, in this regard. The study employed a document analysis methodology and reached several conclusions, including that security in all its forms, and intellectual security in particular, is a fundamental requirement sought by Islam in human societies. It was found that educational institutions play a significant role in achieving intellectual security, serving a crucial preventive  role in combating corruption and crime. Additionally, the study highlighted the importance of curricula in achieving intellectual security by incorporating intellectual security concepts into general education curricula to deepen the concept of national allegiance/ loyalty among all members of society. The educational effects resulting from achieving intellectual security in society become evident, leading to the realization of various aspects of security, such as economic, social, psychological, cultural, ideological, and moral security, and ultimately comprehensive national security.