Schedule
(All times are US Eastern Standard Time)
The program will consist of daily classes from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and a one-hour lunch break from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Extracurricular activities will occur during the weekends, including guest speakers and field trips.
Week 1 (July 24 – 30)
Module 1: Introduction to the Islamic Methodology of Thought
- Monday, July 24
Opening Session
Introduction to the Learning Environment
- Tuesday, July 25
Principles and Practices for Reconnecting with the Qur’an
- Wednesday, July 26
Reviving the Balance Between the Qur`an and the Sunnah
- Thursday, July 27
Principles and Practices of The Islamic Methodology of Thought
- Friday, July 28
Exploration of Contemporary Social Issues
- Saturday, July 29
(10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Discussion with the Guest Speaker, Imam Mohamed Magid, about Intersectionality between Spirituality and Mental Health
- Sunday, July 30
(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Field Trip: National Museum of Natural History, The White House, & Lincoln Memorial
Week 2 (July 31 – August 6, 2023)
Module 2: Exploration & Analysis of The Islamic Intellectual Heritage
- Monday, July 31
Analysis of Traditional Quranic Sciences
- Tuesday, August 1
Analysis of Traditional Sunnah Sciences
- Wednesday, August 2
The Science of Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul Al-Fiqh)
- Thursday, August 3
The Development, Values & Applications of The Islamic and Quranic Principles
- Friday, August 4
The Language of The Quran (lisan al-Qur`an)
Research & Writing Day
- Saturday, August 5
(10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Discussion with the Guest Speaker, Sheikh Suhaib Webb, about the Role of Usul al-Fiqh Today
- Sunday, August 6
(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Field Trip: Library of Congress
Week 3 (August 7-13)
Module 3: Combining the Two Readings: Interpretation of Revelation Sources & Analysis of Human Intellectual Heritage
- Monday, August 7
Interpretation of The Qur`an via The Structural Unity of The Qur`an Methodology
- Tuesday, August 8
Exploration & Examination of The Sunnah in Light of The Qur`an
- Wednesday, August 9
Exploration & Analysis of The Muslim Jurists’ Views
- Thursday, August 10
Exploration & Analysis of The Western Positivist Worldview
- Friday, August 11
Research & Writing Day
- Saturday, August 12
(10:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Discussion with the Guest Speaker, Dr. Ingrid Mattson
- Sunday, August 13
(8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Field Trip: Old Town Alexandria
Week 4 (August 14 – 18)
Module 4: Evaluation of The Islamic Methodology of Thought
- Monday, August 14
Evaluation of The Qur`an Interpretation
Exploration of The Qur`anic Social Laws
- Tuesday, August 15
Extrapolation & Evaluation of The Prophetic Methodology in Light of The Islamic Principles
- Wednesday, August 16
Evaluation of the Human Intellectual Heritage
- Thursday, August 17
The Universality of Islam & The Message of the Qur`an
- Friday, August 18
Final Presentations
Panel Discussion
Graduation Ceremony
