Winter Student Program 2017
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Winter School Program Description
The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), and its instructional division, The Fairfax Institute, hold an annual Winter Student Program (WSP) in Islamic Studies during winter break. The WSP is designed for currently enrolled undergraduate students at universities and colleges in the US and Canada, regardless of their major or program of study. The program provides an intensive study of major topics in Islamic studies, including: History and Interpretations of the Qur'an, The Qur'anic Worldview, Sunnah and Its Relevance, History of Islamic Thought, Muslim History and Civilization, Islam in America, Fiqh (Jurisprudence) and Maqasid al-Shari'ah (Objectives of Islamic Law), Revival and Reform in Islam, and Contemporary Islamic Thought, among others. Read more here... |
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Summer Student Program 2016
Latest NewsIIIT Winter Student Program 2017 Begins!
On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) welcomed 30 students from colleges and universities in the United States and Canada for its second annual Winter Student Program (WSP). This program is designed with the objective of providing instructions in major topics in Islamic thought to undergraduate students, highlighting IIIT’s contributions and efforts to integrate a normative approach to Islam with contemporary humanities and social sciences. Read more here.... TFI-MACCPAC YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT
August 16, 2016- On Monday, August 15, a group of undergraduates from across the United States gathered at the headquarters of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) and The Fairfax Institute to participate in a week-long civic engagement retreat. Read more here... Summer Student Program GRADUATION!
August 13, 2016- On a bright and sunny August day, students of the 5-week intensive Summer Student Program participated in the final step of the program: Graduation. Hosted by Dr. Tanveer and Dr. Yaqub Mirza, the graduation ceremony brought to culmination over a month of classes, workshops, presentations, papers and more. The graduating class was composed of 18 members, from places like University of Indiana, Vanderbilt, Syracuse, Columbia, University of Santa Barbara, and more. Read more here... Summer Student Paper Presentations
August 4, 2016- On Thursday morning, Summer Program Students arrived at the Al-Faruqi Library at the International Institute of Islamic Thought to partake in a full-day presentation program, where each of the 18 students presented their paper topics and received comments from SSP faculty members and advisors. Read more here.... SSP Students Participate in Combating Islamophobia Workshop
In the third week of Summer Student Program 2016, students had the opportunity to partake in a workshop at IIIT/TFI Headquarters, focused on countering Islamophobia, conducted by The Bridge Initiative, based at Georgetown University. The workshop was conducted by Director of The Bridge Initiative, Dr. John Esposito and Dr. Nazir Harb Michel, Senior Researcher & Social Media Director at The Bridge Initiative. Read more here... IMAAM Center Leadership Seminar On Saturday, July 23, 2016, The Fairfax Institute hosted an all-day IMAAM Center Leadership Seminar for its staff and board members. Different workshops were held, and participants took part to be involved in activities and discussions with speakers throughout the day. Read more here... Summer Student Program 2016
This year's Summer Student Program, hosted by The Fairfax Institute and the International Institute of Islamic Thought, brings together students from all over the United States and Canada, With courses like, "Islamic Jurisprudence," "Contemporary Islamic Thought," and "Islam in America," students have the opportunity to expand their research areas, network with professors and students and supplement their studies with research, papers, and other educational opportunities. Read more here... |
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The International Institute of Islamic Thought
The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is a private, non-profit, academic, cultural and educational institution, concerned with general issues of Islamic thought and education. The Institute was established in the United States of America in 1981 (1401 AH). It is independent of local politics, party orientations and ideological bias.
The Institute conducts its educational and training activities and courses through its institutional division, The Fairfax Institute. Read more here!
The Institute conducts its educational and training activities and courses through its institutional division, The Fairfax Institute. Read more here!
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Upcoming EventsJanuary 3-January 12, 2017 Winter Student Program |
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