Fund Details
CICW Graduate Student Institute

Brief Description:

The inaugural CICW’s summer program, “Islam in the Contemporary World,” is a graduate students’ institute whose objective is twofold: (1) to provide graduate students with foundational instructions in Islamic studies with a focus on contemporary issues, and (2) to have discussions about the lived experiences of Muslim graduate students, especially as they pertain to mental health, race, diversity, and inclusion.


Description:

Center for Islam in the Contemporary World

at Shenandoah University


Graduate Student Institute


“Islam in the Contemporary World”

August 2-14, 2021


Introduction

The inaugural CICW’s summer program, “Islam in the Contemporary World,” is a graduate students’ institute whose objective is twofold: (1) to provide graduate students with foundational instructions in Islamic studies with a focus on contemporary issues, and (2) to have discussions about the lived experiences of Muslim graduate students, especially as they pertain to issues of wellness, equity, and belonging.

To that end, we have assembled a stellar team of instructors, and we hope we hope to recruit an outstanding, diverse group of students from a variety of academic disciplines. Our pedagogy combines traditional Islamic learning with contemporary approaches and methods in Islamic studies. We question the West-centric assumptions and epistemologies, and bring into the conversation Islamic epistemologies and approaches to pedagogy, learning, and thought.

Our learning community discussions, led and facilitated by Dr. Nisa Muhammad, will enhance the morning academic sessions. These discussions allow the students to take academic material and make it relevant in their lives.  Topics will range from What it Means to Be Muslim on Campus to Leading on Campus with Islamic Values to Gender Equity to BLM (Black Lives around the Messenger peace be upon Him) to Living the Quran, to the students’ choice of topic.  This will be a safe and sacred space to share feelings in a non-judgmental manner that allows the students to continue to grow.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in a graduate school program in the US/Canada of any faith background, majoring in any discipline. College/university graduates who are not yet enrolled in a graduate school program may apply too.

Tuition

There is no tuition fee

Method of instruction

Fully online

Attendance requirement

The successful applicants will be required to attend all sessions, without exception. If you can’t commit to full attendance, please consider applying next year.

Graduation Certificates / Credit Hours

Students who complete all requirements of the program will be awarded graduation certificates. Upon request, they may be awarded 2 credit hours (MA-level) with Shenandoah University (for a fee).


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Center for Islam in the Contemporary World at CICW@contemporaryislam.org
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
6/05/2021
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone) :
7/04/2021 11:59 PM