Location : International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Program Coordinator : Wafia Alchurbaji
Program Description
Have you ever wondered how the eternal messages of the Quran can be applied to address contemporary issues? How can we live in the footsteps of the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) in the 21st century? How can we develop critical minds that meaningfully integrate Islamic and secular intellectual heritage? The Fairfax Institute at the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is pleased to offer the Integration of Knowledge (IOK) Summer Program 2023 that will help you mull over these questions and much more.
The IOK Summer Program is a three-week program designed for graduate and senior undergraduate students to advance their research skills based on a global-centric Quranic worldview. The program introduces a research methodology that integrates the Quran and the Sunnah as sources of knowledge with human intellectual heritage to guide our understanding of the world around us. Students will explore the higher intents of Islam to guide their interpretation of the Quran as a constitutive source of knowledge and the Sunnah as the explanatory source.
This is a collaborative, hands-on program that equips students to investigate modern societal issues in light of the integration of knowledge methodology. The program promotes building a learning community among students and instructors to explore new perspectives, brainstorm ideas, share resources, and enjoy fun activities. Students will walk away with a more enlightened worldview that shapes their lens of understanding reality and living a purposeful life.
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Program Schedule
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of the summer program, students will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between oneself, God, humankind, and the universe based on the Divine Will of human vicegerency on Earth (Khilafah).
- Acquire a comprehensive interpretation of the Qur`an and the Sunnah in light of Islamic principles.
- Develop a critical mindset to analyze and evaluate a contemporary issue based on an Islamic worldview.
- Apply problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking to analyze and evaluate human intellectual heritage based on an Islamic epistemology.
Targeted Knowledge & Skills
- The Structural Unity of the Qur`an Methodology
- Hadith (Isnad and Matn) Criticism
- Critical Thinking and Writing
- Analytical Thinking and Writing
- Scientific Research
- Problem-Solving
- Reasoning
- Reflection
- Teamwork
Program Benefits
The program is FREE of charge.
- A certificate of completion from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).
- Collaborative research with students from various backgrounds.
- Conversations with three influential Muslim speakers in the U.S. and Canada.
- Trips to famous sites in Washington, D.C.
Language of Instruction
Dual language (Arabic & English)
Delivery Format
Face-to-face classes at International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).
Eligibility
Current graduate-level students (master’s and Ph.D.) and senior undergraduate students enrolled at a university of any field of study, based in the United States.
Tuition
The program is FREE of charge.
Lodging
Students will be provided a double occupancy lodging at no cost. The lodging is a walking distance from IIIT and students do not need transportation from lodging to IIIT.
Transportation
Students will be provided transportation to the trip location(s) and from the hotel on the weekends.
Attendance Requirements
Students are expected to attend each day of the program in its entirety from Monday – Friday. Absences for unexcused reasons may negatively affect the student’s passing grade. Attending the program’s weekend activities and trips is not required but highly encouraged.
All students are expected to arrive at class on time and stay for the entire class period. Late arrivals and early departures from class are disruptive to both the instructor and classmates. Three late arrivals/early departures equal one absence.
Certificate of Completion
This is a non-credit pass/fail program. In order to pass the
program and receive a certificate of completion, students should attend every class in
its entirety and complete all program requirements at
a satisfactory level (i.e., fall within the 60 – 100 percentile).
Contact
For questions about the program, contact the Program Coordinator at tfiadmissions@iiit.org