IOK Summer Program 2025 Registration Form
Program Overview
The Fairfax Institute (TFI) proudly presents the Integration of Knowledge (IOK) Winter Program, a transformative learning experience aimed at the integration of revealed and acquired knowledge.
Over four weeks, graduate students will apply the Maqasid Al-Quraniyyah Methodology to deeply engage with the Quran and the Sunnah and extrapolate universal principles that guide their comprehensive understanding of the world. Students will hone their critical and analytical skills to examine human intellectual heritage based on a global-centric Quranic worldview. Through collaborative learning, hands-on activities, and daily reflection, participants will enhance their problem-solving abilities, moral reasoning, and empathy. The learning experience fosters awareness of cognitive biases and encourages a community-oriented approach to service and teamwork. By the end of the program, students will have crafted a research paper addressing a contemporary issue, emerging with a deeper understanding of reality and a renewed commitment to purposeful living.
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of the winter program, students will be able to:
- Develop a profound personal connection with the Quran and the Sunnah through a heart-centered approach.
- 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.
To view the summer program schedule and instructors, please click the button below:
Program Schedule
Targeted Knowledge & Skills
Targeted Knowledge & Skills
- The Maqasid Al-Quraniyyah Methodology
- The Structural Unity of the Qur`an Methodology
- Hadith Text Criticism
- Critical Thinking and Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Reasoning
- Reflection
- Teamwork
Program Benefits
Program Benefits
- Earn a certificate of completion from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT).
- Experience a transformative intellectual and spiritual journey to reconnect with the Quran and the Sunnah.
- Engage in collaborative research with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Build meaningful connections with fellow Muslims passionate about Islamic thought reform.
- Enjoy trips to renowned Islamic and cultural sites in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Program Information
The program follows a hybrid format, with:
- Two weeks in person (June 2nd – 13th) at the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in Herndon, Virginia.
- Two weeks online (June 14th – 26th), with virtual sessions as scheduled.
Open to current graduate students and those with a graduate certificate/degree earned in the past three years. Applicants must be based in the USA.
The program is FREE of charge.
Students are responsible for securing their own accommodations for the first two weeks of the program (June 2nd – 13th), as in-person attendance is mandatory.
Students will be provided transportation to the trip location(s) and from the hotel on the weekends.
Students must attend the first two weeks in person from Monday, June 2nd to Friday, June 13th. Unexcused absences may affect eligibility for the attendance certificate.
For the second two weeks (Saturday, June 14th to Thursday, June 26th), students are required to fully participate in all online sessions as outlined in the program schedule.
The Sunday trip is optional but highly encouraged.
Certificate of Completion
This is a non-credit pass/fail program. In order to pass the program and receive a certificate of attendance, students should attend every session in its entirety and complete 80% of the program requirements as explained in the following section.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, IIIT offers the summer and winter programs tuition free for all students.
There are three main differences between the summer and winter programs: target audience, program length, and the nature of the final group project. The summer program is designed for graduate-level students and above, while the winter program is aimed at undergraduate students. The summer program runs for four weeks, whereas the winter program lasts for two weeks. Finally, the summer program requires students to complete a final group research study, while the winter program involves preparing a group research proposal.
Contact
For questions about the program, contact the Program Coordinator at tfiadmissions@iiit.org