Applications are now open for IOK Winter Program 2025
IOK Winter 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 two weeks, undergraduate 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 proposal 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.
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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
Hybrid classes at International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Herndon, Virginia.
Current undergraduate students enrolled at a university of any field of study, based in the United States.
The program is FREE of charge.
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.
Students will be provided transportation to the trip location(s) and from the hotel on the weekends.
Students are expected to attend each day of the program in its entirety from Monday – Saturday. Absences for unexcused reasons may negatively affect the student’s passing grade. Attending the program’s Sunday trips is not required 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.
The summer and winter programs have no prerequisites. However, applicants must demonstrate their interest in joining by completing the required essay included in the registration form.
Yes, students are required to complete a reading list, which will be sent to them after they receive their acceptance letter. Based on our experience with previous programs, students who completed the required readings beforehand were able to fully enjoy the learning experience with little to no stress. Therefore, it is crucial to finish the reading list before attending the winter or summer program.
No, students will be provided with all the reading materials as part of the program.
Upon joining the winter or summer program, you will have the opportunity to visit and borrow books from two libraries at the IIIT location in Herndon, Virginia, with collections exceeding 100,000 volumes. All library books can be kept for the duration of the program. Additionally, you will have access to the IIIT library database, enabling you to request additional resources.
Students are required to attend every day of the program in its entirety, as outlined in the schedule (two weeks for the winter program and four weeks for the summer program). During the program, students will be expected to actively participate in classroom discussions and complete all required assignments and group research activities.
Additionally, students are responsible for arranging their own travel to the program location (by flight or car) and for covering their daily food needs. A complimentary hot breakfast will be provided with your room, if you choose to stay at our hotel accommodation.
Yes, the program includes lodging accommodations for students from out of state and for local students with a long commute.
Yes, a complimentary hot breakfast will be provided with their room accommodation. Students will be responsible for covering their daily lunch and dinner.
No, students will be paired with another participant of the same gender to share a room.
The program’s classroom setting and learning activities are coeducational, meaning students will work with peers of the opposite gender on group research projects. All participants are expected to observe modesty and adhere to Islamic etiquette throughout the program.
Yes, students are required to complete daily learning assignments and submit them to the program learning management system. Although there are no final exams in the program, students will be required to complete a final group research study or proposal and a presentation.
Students will receive a list of contemporary issues as part of the registration process. They will be asked to rank their top three choices, and research groups will be formed based on the most popular topics.
Students need to bring their own laptops and a notebook.
Students should plan to arrive the day before the commencement of the program and depart after the last day.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 6.6 miles approximately 16 minutes 1 Saarinen Cir, Dulles, VA 20166
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 25 miles approximately 30 minutes 2401 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Rd, Arlington, VA 22202
The IOK summer and winter programs are non-credit, pass/fail programs. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of attendance. To pass and receive this certificate, students must attend every session in full and complete at least 80% of the program requirements as outlined in the program schedule.
Contact
For questions about the program, contact the Program Coordinator at tfiadmissions@iiit.org