Brief Description:

Introduction

The CICW’s Winter Student Institute, “Understanding Islam in the Contemporary World,” is an undergraduate students’ program that provides foundational Islamic studies to students of diverse academic backgrounds.

Our pedagogy combines traditional Islamic learning with contemporary approaches and methods in Islamic studies. We question the West-centric assumptions and epistemologies and bring Islamic epistemologies and approaches to pedagogy, education, and thought into the conversation.

In addition to academic sessions and lectures, the WSI includes discussions and activities related to students' well-being and applying lessons learned. This program is a safe and sacred space to share feelings in a non-judgmental manner that allows the students to continue to grow.

Description:

Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW)
at Shenandoah University

Winter Student Institute (WSI)

“Understanding Islam in the Contemporary World”
January 2-11, 2023

Now Open to International Students!

Introduction

The CICW’s Winter Student Institute, “Understanding Islam in the Contemporary World,” is an undergraduate students’ program that provides foundational Islamic studies to students of diverse academic backgrounds.

Our pedagogy combines traditional Islamic learning with contemporary approaches and methods in Islamic studies. We question the West-centric assumptions and epistemologies and bring Islamic epistemologies and approaches to pedagogy, education, and thought into the conversation.

In addition to academic sessions and lectures, the WSI includes discussions and activities related to students' well-being and applying lessons learned. This program is 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 an undergraduate school program of any faith background, majoring in any discipline, from anywhere around the world. College/university graduates who have graduated within the last year may apply too.

Tuition

There is no tuition fee.

Method of instruction

Entirely online and live (synchronous). A computer/laptop and internet access are necessary.

Attendance requirements

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

Certificates

Students who complete all requirements of the program will be awarded certificates.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Center for Islam in the Contemporary World at CICW@contemporaryislam.org

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

10/27/2022

Deadline Date (EST Time Zone) :

12/19/2022 11:59 PM