Islamic Ethics for Professionals

Course Overview

This specialized course offers a comprehensive exploration of Islamic ethics as applied to contemporary professional contexts. Divided into 11 sessions, each lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, the course provides a unique blend of academic insights and practical applications. Please read the booklet for bio and outline of the talk.

Course Objectives

A Unique Online Course

Covering: Biomedical Ethics, Environmental Ethics, Business Ethics and Public Life, Social Media Ethics and Ethics of Journalism, Islamic Ethics and AI

Course Structure

Each topic features two expert speakers: one discussing the ethical implications of a specific topic from a general perspective and the other offering an Islamic ethical analysis. This dual approach provides a well-rounded understanding of the subject matter. There are two exceptions to the above structure: biomedical ethics will be discussed in three sessions while AI and Ethics in one session.

Session Format:

Lecture (1 hour): A detailed presentation on the chosen topic, covering both general and Islamic ethical perspectives.

Q&A Session (45 minutes): An interactive discussion where participants can ask questions and engage in dialogue with the experts.

Grading & Awards

Certificate:

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

Course Benefits:

By participating in this course, you will:

Gain a deeper understanding of Islamic ethical principles.
Develop practical skills in applying ethical reasoning to professional challenges.
Benefit from the expertise of leading scholars in the field.
Have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with peers.

Course Syllabus

This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by The Islamic College.

Admissions are open throughout the year. If you wish to apply please complete Register form or contact the Short Course Department by email: shortcourses@islamic-college.ac.uk or by phone: 020 8451 9993

Course Info

Course Name: Islamic Ethics for professionals

Course Fees:

£400 for working professionals: £80 for single topics (two sessions)

£200 for students and trainees: £40 for single topics (two sessions)

Course Mode: Online

Course Duration:

24th January 2025 – 23rd May 2025

Deadline: 22nd January 2025

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Learning methods

Delivered in English & Arabic
Multimedia resources
Group activities and role-playing
Plus extra supporting material selected by HE ISLAMIC COLLEGE Arabic department/teacher

Session	Topic	Invited Speaker
Session 1	What Are These Things Called Ethics and Professional Ethics?	Dr Jeremy Shearmur Australia National University
Session 2	Biomedical Ethics (1)	Professor Soren Holms University of Manchester
Session 3	Biomedical Ethics – Islamic Perspective (1)	Dr Nermina Lamadema King’s College, London
Session 4	Ethics in Business and Public Life (1)	Professor Philip Booth St. Mary University, Twickenham, London
Session 5	Business Ethics – (2) Islamic Perspective	Professor Iqbal Asaria London Institute of Banking and Finance
Session6	AI and Ethics (opportunities and threats) Islamic Perspective	Professor Ezieddin Elmahjub Qatar University College of Law
Session 7	Environmental Ethics – (1)	Dr Jeremy Shearmur Australia National University
Session 8	Environmental Ethics – (2) Islamic Perspective	Dr Syed Ali Vaqvi North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Session 9	Social Media Ethics and Ethics of Journalism- (1) Islamic perspective	Professor Basyouni Hamada Qatar University
Session 10	Social Media Ethics – (2)	Dr Kate Orton-Johnson University of Edinburgh
Session 11	Biomedical Ethics – Islamic Perspective (2)	Dr Nermina Lamadema King’s College, London

Session	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Date	24 Jan.	31 Jan.	14 Feb.	21. Feb.	28 Feb.	18 Apr.	25 Apr.	2 May	16 May	20 May	23