Integration of Knowledge Summer Program 2023

Collaborative, Hands-On Learning Experience

July 24 - August 18, 2023

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

Guest Speakers

Imam Mohamed Magid
Sheikh Suhaib Webb
Dr. Ingrid Mattson

Program Instructors

Zainab Alwani

Zainab Alwani

Founding Director and Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD)

  • Additional information about program instructors is coming soon!

Apply Now!
Deadline: May 15, 2023, at 11:59 pm US EST
Please complete all questions of the application, including the essay.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact
For questions about the program, contact the Program Coordinator, Wafia Alchurbaji, at