Arabic language Studies

The Associate program in Islamic Studies aims to offer students three available lines of study: Quranic studies, sexuality, gender and feminist studies in Islam, and environmental studies in Islam.Additionally, this program as a whole is geared towards an analysis of contemporary debates and issues concerning Muslims around the world. Students will also be trained to address the relationship of Islam to other religions through comparative courses in Christianity and Judaism.Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. PLO1 – Demonstrate a comprehensions of the historical origins, basic beliefs, theology, central teachings and major practices of Islam
2. PLO2 – Demonstrate sufficient familiarity with diverse areas of inquiry within Islamic studies, and relate fundamental teachings to culture and practice.
3. PLO3 – Acquire and develop basic reading and writing competence in Arabic for Islamic textual interpretation and discussion.
4. PLO4 – Apply Islamic teachings and evaluate their function in social, cultural, economic and political contexts, and articulate the roles of religiosity in secular democratic societies to cultivate characteristics of engaged citizenship.
5. PLO5 – Demonstrate an appreciation for Quran and Prophetic tradition-based moralities and teachings, and diverse accounts of wisdom articulated by other Islamic texts.
6. PLO6 – Acquire and further develop core humanities skills that are transferable to a variety of careers, which includes critical thinking, professional communication, digital literacy, textual analysis, expository and persuasive writing, and organized research, that displays academic knowledge of Islamic studies.