Subjects
E-Books
Towards the Construction of a Contemporary Islamic Educational Theory
Fathi Malkawi
Islamization of Knowledge: Conceptual Background, Vision and Tasks
Salisu Shehu
Economic Guidelines in the Qur'an
S.M. Hasanuz Zaman
Contribution of Islamic Thought to Modern Economics
Misbah Oreibi
An Introduction to Islamic Economics
Muhammad Akram Khan
Islamic Thought and Culture
Isma'il R. al Faruqi
Islamization of Knowledge: Background, Models and the Way Forward
Malam Sa'idu Sulaiman
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International Conference On Islam And Higher Education Jointly organised by
Muslims account for 20% of the world population and yet only about 10% of universities in the world belong to them. There is a real need for more institutions of higher learning in Muslim countries especially of the world-class quality. Although in the post-colonial era more and more national universities have been built in the Islamic world, Muslim needs for modern higher education are still largely met by Western universities and colleges. Apart from having to establish more national universities, there is the need for new initiatives by such international bodies as the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) to build more international universities that would cater to the needs of the global Muslim ummah. Higher education landscapes in the Islamic world are changing, faster in some of its countries than in others. The new educational landscapes are being shaped, colored, and influenced by many factors, especially the political, cultural, technology, economic, and financial factors, both local and global. These offer both opportunities and challenges to the Muslim countries to effectively address their contemporary and future needs in higher education. In tackling the issue of Muslim higher education needs, particularly the needs for world-class universities and other institutions of higher learning, it is important to pay due attention not only to the necessity of wisely used material, financial, and human resources, but also to the desirability of accessing and utilizing Islam’s cultural, intellectual, and traditional knowledge resources. It is these latter resources alone that can help guarantee a vast qualitative improvement to contemporary Muslim higher education. It is the aim of this conference to address these various issues and to arrive at some of the solutions to the problems and challenges now confronting the global Muslim ummah. |
Upcoming Events
Summer Students Program - 2012
June 11 – July 18, 2012
Application Form
The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is pleased to announce its Summer Students Program for 2012, which will run for five and a half weeks between Monday, June 11 and Wednesday, July 18, 2012. The program is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in the humanities or social science disciplines and who have a particular interest in developing their knowledge and research skills in the core areas of Islamic studies such as Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh or Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic History and Civilization, Contemporary Islamic Thought and Muslim World Affairs. The program also provides in-depth analysis and discussions – in seminar format – on subjects related to contemporary Islamic reform movements, Islamic banking and finance and faith-based entrepreneurship.
During the course of the program, students would complete a total of 200 hours of direct research, instruction and administrative work at IIIT and would receive a certificate of completion from IIIT. Shenandoah University has agreed to offer four credit hours to students who are interested. Those interested in getting credit for the program need to discuss arrangements with their respective institutions and with the Program Director at IIIT. Top performing students may qualify for a one-year, non-resident research fellowship at IIIT that would allow them to continue doing research at IIIT, take online and other courses and present papers at academic conferences throughout the year.
Accommodation for out-of-area students will be provided by IIIT, if needed. In addition, IIIT will pay each student a scholarship of $1,000 to cover their living and other expenses, to be paid in two installments. Students should have their own health insurance coverage. IIIT does not provide health – or any other form – of insurance to students.
Those interested should fill in the online application form and submit it with their updated C.V .and a recent transcript no later than April 30, 2012. Official transcripts should be sent to the following address:
Director of Summer Students Program
International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
500 Grove St., Herndon, VA 20170
Tel 703 471 1133 Ext 101
Email: abubaker@iiit.org
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