Join Subjects covered: Introduction to academic writing, what is it? The types of writing within the academic arena The structure of the academic essay Referencing for academic purpose Trainer: Dr Mohammad Zakaria Short Bio of Dr Zakaria: Dr Zakaria is a specialist in the areas of “the intersection of race & masculinity within education” and “Contemporary […]
The inquisition (al-miḥnah) over the createdness of the Qur’an: who was responsible? Miḥnah or ‘trial’ refers to a period in which the Ḥanbalites were subject to inquisition regarding their belief in the eternality of the Qur’an. The aim of the inquisition was to enforce the officially supported doctrine that the Qur’an was the created word of God […]
Through a total of 24-hours of instruction, you will learn how to build and design traditional Islamic Art and Illumination (Islamic Geometric Design & Arabesque). This course is limited to 15 seats and will be held on Fridays 18:00-20:00. The starting date is 27th of April 2018. Registration is Mandatory and beginners are welcome. (Age […]
Join Subjects covered: Teaching methodology in a faith based institution Reason vs faith debate in teaching Islamic intellectual sciences and the challenges of modernity Teaching Islamic philosophy and theology in a secular age Short Bio of Professor Mehdi Aminrazavi: Prof. Mehdi Aminrazavi attended the University of Washington in Seattle where he earned his Bachelor’s in […]
Registration for attending The Fourth International Conference on Shi’i Studies 2018 is now open. The Islamic College | 5-6 May 2018 Registration
Join Subjects covered: Introduction to academic writing, what is it? The types of writing within the academic arena The structure of the academic essay Referencing for academic purpose Trainer: Dr Mohammad Zakaria Short Bio of Dr Zakaria: Dr Zakaria is a specialist in the areas of “the intersection of race & masculinity within education” […]
Join Subjects covered: The main components which constitute the phenomenon of the Enlightenment The importance of the question of the Enlightenment for the Muslim world. The way major Muslim thinkers and statesmen have dealt with the challenge of Enlightenment thought from the days of Jamal al-Din al-Afghani until recent times. The Muslim predicament with the […]
Join Subjects covered: Concept of marriage in Islam Marriage and the law of contract in Islam Consequences of marriage in religion and secular law Marriage and its preliminaries in the laws of the Muslim World Trainer: Dr Wasti Short-Bio of Dr Tahir Wasti: Dr Tahir Wasti is a senior lecturer in The Islamic College London. […]
Join Subjects covered: Each sentient being has an urge to know. In the absence of knowledge the very existence of the being in question would be in jeopardy. The ways in which people may try to make sense of the reality around them may differ. The question which arises in this respect is ‘which one […]
Join Subjects covered: What does writing as an insider in religious studies have to offer? What are some of the challenges of insider writing? What are some examples of insider writing done well? What are some of the special challenges faced in Islamic Studies? Trainer: Dr Amina Inloes Short Bio of Dr Amina Inloes: Dr […]
